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
And answering Jesus said to him, Allow it now, for it is becoming to us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed Him.
Matthew 22:21
They said to Him, Caesar's. Then He said to them, Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things which are God's.
Romans 13:6
For because of this you also pay taxes. For they are God's servants, always giving attention to this very thing.

Of their

1 Samuel 17:25
And the men of Israel said, Have you seen this man that has come up? Surely he has come up to defy Israel. And it shall be, 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
You may exact it from a foreigner, but your hand shall release that which is yours with your brother,