paying taxes
Matthew Chapter 17:24
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
Matthew Chapter 17:25
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Matthew Chapter 17:26
Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Matthew Chapter 17:27
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Matthew Chapter 22:15
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
Matthew Chapter 22:16
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
Matthew Chapter 22:17
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Matthew Chapter 22:18
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Matthew Chapter 22:19
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
Matthew Chapter 22:20
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
Matthew Chapter 22:21
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
Matthew Chapter 22:22
When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Mark Chapter 12:13
And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
Mark Chapter 12:14
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
Mark Chapter 12:15
Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
Mark Chapter 12:16
And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.
Mark Chapter 12:17
And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
Luke Chapter 3:12
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
Luke Chapter 3:13
And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
Luke Chapter 20:19
And 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.
Luke Chapter 20:20
And 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 unto the power and authority of the governor.
Luke Chapter 20:21
And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:
Luke Chapter 20:22
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
Luke Chapter 20:23
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
Luke Chapter 20:24
Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
Luke Chapter 20:25
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.
Luke Chapter 20:26
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
Romans Chapter 13:1
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Romans Chapter 13:2
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans Chapter 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Romans Chapter 13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Romans Chapter 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans Chapter 13:6
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Romans Chapter 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Romans Chapter 13:8
Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.