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 answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.
Matthew 22:21
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
Romans 13:6
For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

Of their

1 Samuel 17:25
And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.

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Deuteronomy 15:3
Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it: but whatsoever of thine is with thy brother thy hand shall release.

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