Matthew 17:25

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Peter answered, “Yes, he does.” Peter went into the house where Jesus was. Before Peter could speak, Jesus said to him, “The kings on the earth get different kinds of taxes from people. But who are those who pay the taxes? Are they the king’s children? Or do other people pay the taxes? What do you think?”

Cross References

Matthew 22:21

They answered, “It is Caesar’s picture and Caesar’s name.” Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”

Matthew 22:19

Show me a coin used for paying the tax.” They showed Jesus a silver coin.

Matthew 22:17

So tell us what you think. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

1 Samuel 17:25

One of the Israelite men said, “Did you see that man? Look at him! He comes out each day and makes fun of Israel. Whoever kills him will get rich. King Saul will give him a lot of money. Saul will also let his daughter marry the man who kills Goliath. He will also make that man’s family free from taxes in Israel.”

Matthew 3:15

Jesus answered, “Let it be this way for now. We should do whatever God says is right.” Then John agreed.

Matthew 17:26

Peter answered, “The other people pay the taxes.” Jesus said, “Then the children of the king don’t have to pay taxes.

Luke 20:22

Tell us, is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”