Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

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Bible References

Why should

Ezra 4:13
Be it known now to the king, that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings.
Esther 3:8
And Haman said to king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of thy kingdom, and their laws are diverse from [those of] every people, nor do they keep the king's
Esther 7:3
Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favor in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request.

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Luke 20:22
Is it permitted for us to give tribute to Caesar or not?