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, "Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him.
Matthew 22:21
They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Romans 13:6
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.

Of their

1 Samuel 17:25
The men of Israel said, "Have you seen this man who is come up? He has surely come up to defy Israel. It shall be, that the man who kills him, the king will enrich 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 your is with your brother your hand shall release.