Matthew 17:25

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 17

“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 17:25

What Does Matthew 17:25 Mean?

Matthew 17:25 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 25 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (16)

These passages are connected to Matthew 17:25 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Romans 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.”Matthew 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 22:17“Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”Matthew 22:19“Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.”Romans 13:6“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”1 Samuel 17:25“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.”Luke 10:36“Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?”Matthew 21:28“But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.”Deuteronomy 15:3“Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;”Ezra 4:13“Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.”Matthew 3:15“And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.”Mark 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 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.”Matthew 8:14“And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.”Luke 20:22“Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?”1 Thessalonians 4:15“For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.”

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