Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

General references

Bible References

Is

Acts 5:37
"After him Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered.
Romans 13:6
This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

Caesar

Luke 2:1
In those days Augustus Caesar issued an edict for a census of the whole inhabited world.
John 19:12
After that Pilate began to seek to release him, but the Jews shouted out. "If you release this man you are no friend of the Emperor. Any man who makes himself out to be king is a rebel against the Emperor."
Acts 17:7
"Jason has received them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus."
Acts 25:8
Paul said in his defense, "I have committed no crime against the Law of the Jews, against the Temple, or against Caesar."

General references

Luke 20:22
"Is it lawful for us to pay tribute to Caesar or not?"