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 emphatically: This is the proper way to do everything that God requires. This is the way it must be!
Matthew 22:21
Caesar's, they said. Then he said: Pay Caesar the things that are Caesar's. Pay God the things that are God's.
Romans 13:6
That is why you pay taxes. They are God's ministers continually serving this very purpose.
Of their
1 Samuel 17:25
They said to each other: Look how he keeps coming out to insult us. The king offers a big reward to the man who kills Goliath. That man will even get to marry the king's daughter. No one in his family will ever have to pay taxes again.
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Deuteronomy 15:3
You may collect from a foreigner, but your hand should release that debt which is yours with your brother.