Paying Taxes

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing. — read the full passage →

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-shekel? — read the full passage →

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk. — read the full passage →

Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. — read the full passage →

They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Teacher, what must we do? — read the full passage →

And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake this parable against them. — read the full passage →

And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk. — read the full passage →

But, lest we cause them to stumble, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a shekel: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? — read the full passage →

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor. — read the full passage →

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-shekel?

Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. — read the full passage →

He saith, Yea. And when he came into the house, Jesus spake first to him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive toll or tribute? from their sons, or from strangers?

And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled greatly at him.

Forasmuch therefore as ye trample upon the poor, and take exactions from him of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink the wine thereof.

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.

Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful unto the kings.

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.

There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute upon our fields and our vineyards.

And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, the singers, porters, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, upon them.

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.

And when they heard it, they marvelled, and left him, and went away.

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. — read the full passage →

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon. — read the full passage →

But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered.

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-necoh.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.

And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? — read the full passage →

And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the place of toll, and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a denarius.

Then shall stand up in his place one that shall cause an exactor to pass through the glory of the kingdom; but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying, — read the full passage →

Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;

Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.

And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?

And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father’s house free in Israel.

Ye shall not steal; neither shall ye deal falsely, nor lie one to another.

and blessed be God Most High, who hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him a tenth of all.

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk. — read the full passage →

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

The earth is Jehovah’s, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein.

a beka a head, that is, half a shekel, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for every one that passed over to them that were numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty men.

And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.

And he began to speak unto them in parables. A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a pit for the winepress, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country. — read the full passage →

This they shall give, every one that passeth over unto them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary; (the shekel is twenty gerahs), half a shekel for an offering to Jehovah.

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

And he said unto them, Then render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.

And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.

And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised, to build the house of Jehovah, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituræa and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, — read the full passage →

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

And he said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Thus the Lord Jehovah showed me: and, behold, he formed locusts in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter growth; and, lo, it was the latter growth after the king’s mowings.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why make ye trial of me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.

At the end of every three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase in the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates: — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

And one of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, What commandment is the first of all? — read the full passage →

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. — read the full passage →

On that day there came to him Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection: and they asked him,

In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — read the full passage →

And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and trying him asked him to show them a sign from heaven. — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

He saith, Yea. And when he came into the house, Jesus spake first to him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive toll or tribute? from their sons, or from strangers? — read the full passage →

For Jehovah thy God will bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.