"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?" Cross References Matthew 17:26 "From others," Peter answered. "Then the sons are exempt," Jesus declared. Matthew 22:17 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" Matthew 22:19 Show Me the coin used for the tax." And they brought Him a denarius. Luke 20:22 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" 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 He said, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What think you, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? Yes. Matthew 3:15 Matthew 22:21 Romans 13:6,7 of their. 1 Samuel 17:25 |