Luke 20:25

The Message

“Caesar,” they said. Jesus said, “Then give Caesar what is his and give God what is his.”

Cross References

Proverbs 24:21

Fear God, dear child—respect your leaders; don’t be defiant or mutinous. Without warning your life can turn upside down, and who knows how or when it might happen?

Matthew 22:21

They said, “Caesar.” “Then give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his.”

Mark 12:17

Jesus said, “Give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his.” Their mouths hung open, speechless.

Acts 5:29

Peter and the apostles answered, “It’s necessary to obey God rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, the One you killed by hanging him on a cross. God set him on high at his side, Prince and Savior, to give Israel the gift of a changed life and sins forgiven. And we are witnesses to these things. The Holy Spirit, whom God gives to those who obey him, corroborates every detail.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

So eat your meals heartily, not worrying about what others say about you—you’re eating to God’s glory, after all, not to please them. As a matter of fact, do everything that way, heartily and freely to God’s glory. At the same time, don’t be callous in your exercise of freedom, thoughtlessly stepping on the toes of those who aren’t as free as you are. I try my best to be considerate of everyone’s feelings in all these matters; I hope you will be, too.