Matthew 17:25

Peter answered, “Yes.” And when he came home, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly rulers collect duties or taxes, from their sons or from strangers?”

Matthew 22:17

Tell us then, what do You think? Is it permissible [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?”

Matthew 22:19

Show me the coin used for the poll-tax.” And they brought Him a denarius [a day’s wage].

Matthew 22:21

They said, “[The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”

The men of Israel said, “Have you seen this man who is coming up? Surely he is coming up to defy Israel. The king will reward the man who kills him with great riches, and will give him his daughter [in marriage] and make his father’s house (family) free [from taxes and service] in Israel.”

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus replied to him, “Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him.

Romans 13:6-7

For this same reason you pay taxes, for civil authorities are God’s servants, devoting themselves to governance.

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Matthew 17:25

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

Yes

Matthew 3:15

Matthew 22:21

Romans 13:6

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1 Samuel 17:25

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Deuteronomy 15:3

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Yes

But Jesus replied to him, “Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him.

They said, “[The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”

For this same reason you pay taxes, for civil authorities are God’s servants, devoting themselves to governance.

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You may require repayment from a foreigner, but whatever of yours is with your brother [Israelite] your hand shall release.

Matthew 17:25

Matthew 17:25

Matthew 22:17

Matthew 22:19

Matthew 22:21

1 Samuel 17:25

Matthew 3:15

Romans 13:6-7

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Yes

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Yes

Of their

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