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 to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers him.
Matthew 22:21
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
Romans 13:6
For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.
Of their
1 Samuel 17:25
And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that comes up? for to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who smites him, him will the king enrich 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 the foreigner thou mayest demand it; but what is thine with thy brother thy hand shall release;