Matthew 17:25

First Nations Version

“Yes, he does,” he answered them. When he returned to his house, before he could say a word about what happened, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) said to him, using his family name, “Tell me, One Who Hears (Simon), do the rulers of the land collect taxes or dues from their own family members, or from others? How do you see it?”

Cross References

Matthew 22:21

“The Ruler of the People of Iron (Caesar),” they answered. He handed the coin back to them and said, “Then give to this ruler the things that are his, and give to the Great Spirit the things that belong to the Great Spirit.”

Matthew 22:19

“Show me one of their silver coins used to pay the tax and let me take a close look at it.” They found a silver coin and handed it to him. He took a good long look, holding it up to the sky to see it clearly. Then he turned the face of the coin toward them.

Matthew 22:17

Tell us what is right, should our tribal members pay taxes to the Ruler of the People of Iron (Caesar)? Yes or no?”

Matthew 3:15

“This is the way it should be, for now,” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) answered. “It is the right thing to do,to bring honor to the ways of Great Spirit.” Gift of Goodwill (John) agreed to perform the ceremony.

Matthew 17:26

“From others,” Stands on the Rock (Peter) answered. “So then,” he said back to him, “the family members do not have to pay,

Luke 20:22

Tell us what is permitted, should our tribal members pay taxes to the Ruler of the People of Iron (Caesar)? Yes or no?”