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TAXES/PAYING THEM: Matt 22:21; Rom 13:7
Key KJV Scriptures:
Matthew 22:15-22; Romans 13:1-7; Acts 5:29; 1 Peter 2:13-17
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
21 indexed verses · Showing 1–21. Read each passage in its chapter context.
Matthew 22:15 (KJV)
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
Matthew 22:16 (KJV)
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 22:17 (KJV)
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Matthew 22:18 (KJV)
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Matthew 22:19 (KJV)
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
Matthew 22:20 (KJV)
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
Matthew 22:21 (KJV)
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 22:22 (KJV)
When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Acts 5:29 (KJV)
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Romans 13:1 (KJV)
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 13:2 (KJV)
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans 13:3 (KJV)
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 13:4 (KJV)
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 13:5 (KJV)
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans 13:6 (KJV)
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Romans 13:7 (KJV)
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
1 Peter 2:13 (KJV)
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
1 Peter 2:14 (KJV)
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
1 Peter 2:15 (KJV)
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1 Peter 2:16 (KJV)
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
1 Peter 2:17 (KJV)
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.