Mark 12:17

God's Word

Jesus said to them, “Give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.” They were surprised at his reply.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart. Let your eyes find happiness in my ways.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

Malachi 1:6

“This is what the Lord of Armies says: A son honors his father, and a servant honors his master. So if I am a father, where is my honor? If I am a master, where is my respect? You priests despise my name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised your name?’

Matthew 22:21

They replied, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Very well, give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.”

Matthew 22:22

They were surprised to hear this. Then they left him alone and went away.

Matthew 22:33

He amazed the crowds who heard his teaching.

Matthew 22:46

No one could answer him, and from that time on no one dared to ask him another question.

Matthew 8:10

Jesus was amazed when he heard this. He said to those who were following him, “I can guarantee this truth: I haven’t found faith as great as this in anyone in Israel.

Mark 12:16

They brought a coin. He said to them, “Whose face and name is this?” They told him, “The emperor’s.”

Mark 12:30

So love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’

Luke 20:25

He said to them, “Well, then give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.”

Romans 12:1

Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.

Romans 13:7

Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.

Romans 6:13

Never offer any part of your body to sin’s power. No part of your body should ever be used to do any ungodly thing. Instead, offer yourselves to God as people who have come back from death and are now alive. Offer all the parts of your body to God. Use them to do everything that God approves of.

1 Peter 2:17

Honor everyone. Love your brothers and sisters in the faith. Fear God. Honor the emperor.