Matthew 17:25

Contemporary English Version 1995

“Yes, he does,” Peter answered. After they had returned home, Jesus went up to Peter and asked him, “Simon, what do you think? Do the kings of this earth collect taxes and fees from their own people or from foreigners?”

Cross References

Matthew 22:21

“The Emperor's,” they answered. Then Jesus told them, “Give the Emperor what belongs to him and give God what belongs to God.”

Matthew 22:19

Let me see one of the coins used for paying taxes.” They brought him a silver coin,

Matthew 22:17

Tell us what you think! Should we pay taxes to the Emperor or not?”

1 Samuel 17:25

They said to each other, “Look how he keeps coming out to insult us. The king is offering a big reward to the man who kills Goliath. That man will even get to marry the king's daughter, and no one in his family will ever have to pay taxes again.”

Matthew 3:15

Jesus answered, “For now this is how it should be, because we must do all God wants us to do.” Then John agreed.

Matthew 17:26

Peter answered, “From foreigners.” Jesus replied, “Then their own people don't have to pay.

Luke 20:22

Tell us, should we pay taxes to the Emperor or not?”