Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" Cross References Matthew 17:25 "Yes," he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. "What do you think, Simon?" He asked. "From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?" Luke 20:21 "Teacher," they inquired, "we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Luke 20:23 But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them, Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King." Romans 13:7 Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. Treasury of Scripture Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no? Deuteronomy 17:15 Ezra 4:13,19-22 Ezra 9:7 |