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 answered him, "Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented.
Matthew 22:21
They said, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Romans 13:6
For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing.
Of their
1 Samuel 17:25
And the men of Israel said, "Have you seen this man who has come up? Surely he has come up to defy Israel. And the king will enrich the man who kills 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 you may exact it, but whatever of yours is with your brother your hand shall release.