Matthew 17:24

Catholic Public Domain Version

He said, "Yes." And when he had entered into the house, Jesus went before him, saying: "How does it seem to you, Simon? The kings of the earth, from whom do they receive tribute or the census tax: from their own sons or from foreigners?"

Cross References

Nehemiah 10:32

And we established precepts over ourselves, so that we would give one third part of a shekel each year for the work of the house of our God,

Exodus 30:13

Then all those who pass shall give by name: one half shekel, according to the measure at the temple. A shekel has twenty obols. The half part of a shekel shall be offered to the Lord.

Exodus 38:26

There were, beyond that, one hundred talents of silver, from which were cast the bases for the Sanctuary and for the entrance where the veil hangs.

Matthew 5:46

For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Do not even tax collectors behave this way?

Mark 9:33

But they were silent. For indeed, on the way, they had disputed among themselves as to which of them was greater.