Mark 12:14

Good News Translation

They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you tell the truth, without worrying about what people think. You pay no attention to anyone's status, but teach the truth about God's will for people. Tell us, is it against our Law to pay taxes to the Roman Emperor? Should we pay them or not?”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 18:13

But Micaiah answered, “By the living Lord I will say what my God tells me to!”

2 Chronicles 19:7

Honor the Lord and act carefully, because the Lord our God does not tolerate fraud or partiality or the taking of bribes.”

Nehemiah 9:37

What the land produces goes to the kings that you put over us because we sinned. They do as they please with us and our livestock, and we are in deep distress!”

Psalm 120:2

Save me, Lord, from liars and deceivers.

Psalm 55:21

His words were smoother than cream, but there was hatred in his heart; his words were as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

Jeremiah 42:20

that you are making a fatal mistake. You asked me to pray to the Lord our God for you, and you promised that you would do everything that he commands.

Micah 3:8

But as for me, the Lord fills me with his spirit and power, and gives me a sense of justice and the courage to tell the people of Israel what their sins are.

Matthew 22:16

Then they sent to him some of their disciples and some members of Herod's party. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you tell the truth. You teach the truth about God's will for people, without worrying about what others think, because you pay no attention to anyone's status.

Matthew 22:17

Tell us, then, what do you think? Is it against our Law to pay taxes to the Roman Emperor, or not?”

Mark 12:13

Some Pharisees and some members of Herod's party were sent to Jesus to trap him with questions.

Mark 12:15

But Jesus saw through their trick and answered, “Why are you trying to trap me? Bring a silver coin, and let me see it.”

Mark 14:45

As soon as Judas arrived, he went up to Jesus and said, “Teacher!” and kissed him.

Luke 20:22

Tell us, is it against our Law for us to pay taxes to the Roman Emperor, or not?”

Luke 23:2

where they began to accuse him: “We caught this man misleading our people, telling them not to pay taxes to the Emperor and claiming that he himself is the Messiah, a king.”

John 7:18

Those who speak on their own authority are trying to gain glory for themselves. But he who wants glory for the one who sent him is honest, and there is nothing false in him.

Romans 13:6

That is also why you pay taxes, because the authorities are working for God when they fulfill their duties.

2 Corinthians 2:17

We are not like so many others, who handle God's message as if it were cheap merchandise; but because God has sent us, we speak with sincerity in his presence, as servants of Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:2

For if I were to make you sad, who would be left to cheer me up? Only the very persons I had made sad.

2 Corinthians 4:1

God in his mercy has given us this work to do, and so we do not become discouraged.

2 Corinthians 5:11

We know what it means to fear the Lord, and so we try to persuade others. God knows us completely, and I hope that in your hearts you know me as well.

2 Corinthians 5:16

No longer, then, do we judge anyone by human standards. Even if at one time we judged Christ according to human standards, we no longer do so.

Galatians 1:10

Does this sound as if I am trying to win human approval? No indeed! What I want is God's approval! Am I trying to be popular with people? If I were still trying to do so, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Galatians 2:6

But those who seemed to be the leaders—I say this because it makes no difference to me what they were; God does not judge by outward appearances—those leaders, I say, made no new suggestions to me.

Deuteronomy 16:19

They are not to be unjust or show partiality in their judgments; and they are not to accept bribes, for gifts blind the eyes even of wise and honest men, and cause them to give wrong decisions.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

Instead, we always speak as God wants us to, because he has judged us worthy to be entrusted with the Good News. We do not try to please people, but to please God, who tests our motives.