Matthew 17:25

Good News Translation

“Of course,” Peter answered. When Peter went into the house, Jesus spoke up first, “Simon, what is your opinion? Who pays duties or taxes to the kings of this world? The citizens of the country or the foreigners?”

Cross References

Matthew 17:26

“The foreigners,” answered Peter. “Well, then,” replied Jesus, “that means that the citizens don't have to pay.

Matthew 22:17

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

Matthew 22:19

Show me the coin for paying the tax!” They brought him the coin,

Matthew 22:21

“The Emperor's,” they answered. So Jesus said to them, “Well, then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and pay to God what belongs to God.”

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so for now. For in this way we shall do all that God requires.” So John agreed.

Luke 20:22

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

1 Samuel 17:25

“Look at him!” they said to each other. “Listen to his challenge! King Saul has promised to give a big reward to the man who kills him; the king will also give him his daughter to marry and will not require his father's family to pay taxes.”