Matthew 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?
Cross-references
Matthew 22:21
Parallel
Matthew 22:21 commands rendering to Caesar and God, reinforcing the same dual duty Jesus addresses in the temple tax question.
Matthew 3:15
Parallel
Matthew 3:15 shows Jesus fulfilling righteousness through baptism, a pattern repeated when he pays the temple tax to avoid offense.
Deuteronomy 15:3
Parallel
Deuteronomy 15:3 distinguishes between brother and foreigner regarding debts, echoing Jesus' distinction between sons and others for taxes.
Romans 13:7
Parallel
Romans 13:7 expands the duty to pay taxes and tribute, aligning with Jesus' point about who owes what to civil authorities.