Matthew 17:25

New English Translation

He said, “Yes.” When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tolls or taxes – from their sons or from foreigners?”

Cross References

Matthew 17:26

After he said, “From foreigners,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free.

Matthew 22:17

Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Matthew 22:19

Show me the coin used for the tax.” So they brought him a denarius.

Matthew 22:21

They replied, “Caesar’s.” He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

Matthew 3:15

So Jesus replied to him, “Let it happen now, for it is right for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John yielded to him.

Luke 20:22

Is it right for us to pay the tribute tax to Caesar or not?”

1 Samuel 17:25

The men of Israel said, “Have you seen this man who is coming up? He does so to defy Israel. But the king will make the man who can strike him down very wealthy! He will give him his daughter in marriage, and he will make his father’s house exempt from tax obligations in Israel.”