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Matthew 17:25

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

"Yes," answered Peter. But, on going into the house, before he could speak, Jesus said: "What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings take taxes or tribute? From their sons, or from others?"

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"From others," answered Peter. "Well then," continued Jesus, "their sons go free.

Tell us, then, what you think. Are we right in paying taxes to the Emperor, or not?"

Show me the coin with which the tax is paid." And, when they had brought him a florin,

"The Emperor's," they answered: on which he said to them: "Then pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and to God what belongs to God."

"Let it be so for the present," Jesus answered, "since it is fitting for us thus to satisfy every claim of religion." Upon this, John consented.

Are we right in paying tribute to the Emperor or not?"




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