Luke 20:25

And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.

Cross-references

Matthew 22:21 is the parallel account of this same event, recording Jesus' identical teaching.

Mark 12:17 Parallel

Mark 12:17 is the parallel account of this same event, recording Jesus' identical teaching.

Acts 4:19 Contrast

Acts 4:19 shows apostles prioritizing God over human command, illustrating the limit of rendering to Caesar when conflicts arise.

Acts 5:29 Contrast

Acts 5:29 states the explicit principle: 'We must obey God rather than men,' the logical corollary to Jesus' teaching.

Romans 13:6 Related theme

Romans 13:6 applies Jesus' principle — paying taxes to authorities is part of rendering to Caesar, as they serve God's order.

Romans 13:7 Allusion

Romans 13:7 expands the principle to all obligations — taxes, revenue, respect, honor — as a direct application of Jesus' teaching.

1 Peter 2:13–17 Related theme

1 Peter 2:13-17 develops the same dual allegiance: submit to human institutions for the Lord's sake, honor everyone, fear God.

Matthew 22:22 records the same marveling response to Jesus' answer, confirming the crowd's reaction.

Proverbs 24:21 Related theme

Proverbs 24:21 teaches the same dual allegiance — fear both the Lord and the king — echoing Jesus' call to render to both.

Malachi 3:8 Related theme

Malachi 3:8 warns against robbing God by withholding tithes, reinforcing the call to give God what is His.