Matthew 22:17

New International Version

Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?”

Cross References

Luke 2:1

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.

Matthew 17:25

“Yes, he does,” he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. “What do you think, Simon?” he asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own children or from others?”

Acts 28:22

But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”

Acts 25:8

Then Paul made his defense: “I have done nothing wrong against the Jewish law or against the temple or against Caesar.”

Acts 17:7

and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus.”

Acts 5:37

After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered.

Luke 3:1

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene—

Jeremiah 42:20

that you made a fatal mistake when you sent me to the Lord your God and said, ‘Pray to the Lord our God for us; tell us everything he says and we will do it.’

Nehemiah 9:37

Because of our sins, its abundant harvest goes to the kings you have placed over us. They rule over our bodies and our cattle as they please. We are in great distress.

Nehemiah 5:4

Still others were saying, “We have had to borrow money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards.

Ezra 7:24

You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty on any of the priests, Levites, musicians, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God.

Ezra 4:13

Furthermore, the king should know that if this city is built and its walls are restored, no more taxes, tribute or duty will be paid, and eventually the royal revenues will suffer.

Matthew 22:18

But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?

Luke 20:22

Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”