Matthew 22:21

First Nations Version

“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.”

Cross References

Romans 13:7

So pay all the different kinds of taxes you owe, and show respect and honor to all.

Acts 4:19

Stands on the Rock (Peter) and He Shows Goodwill (John) disagreed with the council’s decision. “We will let you decide for yourselves whether we should follow the Great Spirit or weak human beings like yourselves,” they said with boldness.

Matthew 22:37

Creator Sets Free (Jesus) answered him, “‘You must love the Great Spirit from deep within, with the strength of your arms, the thoughts of your mind, and the courage of your heart.’

Luke 23:2

So they began to accuse him, “We caught this man misleading our nation and telling people not to pay taxes to the government of the People of Iron (Romans). He tells the people that he is the Chosen One, a Great Chief.”

Acts 5:29

Stands on the Rock (Peter) and the other message bearers answered back, “We must obey the Great Spirit instead of weak human beings.

Matthew 4:10

“Get away from me, Accuser (Satan)!” he responded. “For it is written in the Sacred Teachings, ‘The Great Spirit is the only one to honor and serve.’”

Matthew 22:20

“Whose image and words are carved into this coin?” he asked.

Mark 12:17

“Then give this ruler the things that are his,” he told them, “but give to the Great Spirit the things that belong to the Great Spirit.” The spiritual leaders were amazed at his words. They could not believe it. They had failed right in front of all the people and could not use his words against him, so they walked away in silence.

Luke 20:25

“Then give to this ruler the things that are his,” he said, “and give to the Great Spirit the things that belong to the Great Spirit.”