Matthew 17:25

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

He replied, “Yes, [He does].” And when Peter entered the house, Jesus spoke to him first, [i.e., without waiting for Peter to tell Him what he had said to the tax collectors], saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect custom duty and taxes? From their children or from strangers?”

Cross References

Matthew 22:21

They answered Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He replied, “Pay to Caesar whatever belongs to Caesar and pay to God whatever belongs to God.”

Matthew 22:19

Show me the coin used for paying taxes.” And they brought to Him a coin [Note: This coin was equivalent to one twelve hour day’s wages of a farm laborer, or about $108 in 2005].

Matthew 22:17

So, tell us what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Allow it [to be done], for it is proper for us to complete everything that is right [before God].” So, John agreed to it.

Matthew 17:26

And when Peter said, “From strangers,” Jesus added, “Therefore, children are free [from such taxation].

Luke 20:22

Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”