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
Jesus answered him, “Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him to be baptized.
Matthew 22:21
“Caesar’s,” they said to Him.
Then He said to them,“Therefore give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Then He said to them,
Romans 13:6
And for this reason you pay taxes, since the authorities are God’s public servants, continually attending to these tasks.
Of their
1 Samuel 17:25
Previously, an Israelite man had declared: “Do you see this man who keeps coming out? He comes to defy Israel. The king will make the man who kills him very rich and will give him his daughter. The king will also make the household of that man’s father exempt from paying taxes in Israel.”
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Deuteronomy 15:3
You may collect something from a foreigner, but you must forgive whatever your brother owes you.