Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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?
Of their
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Bible References
Yes
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.
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.”
Romans 13:6
For this same reason you pay taxes, for civil authorities are God’s servants, devoting themselves to governance.
Of their
1 Samuel 17:25
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.”
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Deuteronomy 15:3
You may require repayment from a foreigner, but whatever of yours is with your brother [Israelite] your hand shall release.