Matthew 17:25

New American Bible - revised edition

“Yes,” he said. When he came into the house, before he had time to speak, Jesus asked him, “What is your opinion, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take tolls or census tax? From their subjects or from foreigners?”

Cross References

Matthew 17:26

When he said, “From foreigners,” Jesus said to him, “Then the subjects are exempt.

Matthew 22:17

Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?”

Matthew 22:19

Show me the coin that pays the census tax.” Then they handed him the Roman coin.

Matthew 22:21

They replied, “Caesar’s.” At that he said to them, “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”

Matthew 3:15

Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.

Luke 20:22

Is it lawful for us to pay tribute to Caesar or not?”

1 Samuel 17:25

The Israelites had been saying: “Do you see this man coming up? He comes up to insult Israel. The king will make whoever kills him a very wealthy man. He will give his daughter to him and declare his father’s family exempt from taxes in Israel.”