Ezra 4:13

New Century Version

Now, King Artaxerxes, you should know that if Jerusalem is built and its walls are fixed, Jerusalem will not pay taxes of any kind. Then the amount of money your government collects will be less.

Cross References

Ezra 4:14

Since we must be loyal to the government, we don’t want to see the king dishonored. So we are writing to let the king know.

Ezra 4:20

Jerusalem has had powerful kings who have ruled over the whole area of Trans-Euphrates, and taxes of all kinds have been paid to them.

Ezra 7:24

Remember, you must not make these people pay taxes of any kind: priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, Temple servants, and other workers in this Temple of God.

Nehemiah 5:4

And still others were saying, “We are borrowing money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards.

Psalm 119:69

Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow your orders with all my heart.

Psalm 52:2

You think up evil plans. Your tongue is like a sharp razor, making up lies.

Matthew 17:25

Peter answered, “Yes, Jesus pays the tax.” Peter went into the house, but before he could speak, Jesus said to him, “What do you think? The kings of the earth collect different kinds of taxes. But who pays the taxes—the king’s children or others?”

Matthew 9:9

When Jesus was leaving, he saw a man named Matthew sitting in the tax collector’s booth. Jesus said to him, “Follow me,” and he stood up and followed Jesus.