Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no? Treasury of Scripture Deuteronomy 17:15 You shall in any wise set him king over you, whom the LORD your God shall choose... Ezra 4:13,19-22 Be it known now to the king, that, if this city be built, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom... Ezra 9:7 Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass to this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests... Nehemiah 5:4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that on our lands and vineyards. Nehemiah 9:37 And it yields much increase to the kings whom you have set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies... Matthew 22:17-21 Tell us therefore, What think you? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not... Mark 12:14-17 And when they were come, they say to him, Master, we know that you are true, and care for no man: for you regard not the person of men... Acts 5:37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all...
Context Paying Taxes to Caesar
19And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. 20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him to the power and authority of the governor. 21And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that you say and teach rightly, neither accept you the person of any, but teach the way of God truly: 22Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no? 23But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why tempt you me? 24Show me a penny. Whose image and superscription has it? They answered and said, Caesar's. 25And he said to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and to God the things which be God's. 26And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Douay-Rheims Bible
Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no?
Darby Bible Translation
Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
King James Bible
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
Young's Literal Translation
Is it lawful to us to give tribute to Caesar or not?'
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