Matthew 22:17
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?
Cross-reference
In Romans 13:6, Paul explains that paying taxes serves God's ordained authorities, directly addressing the dilemma behind the Pharisees' question.
In Romans 13:7, Paul commands paying taxes to whom due, reinforcing Jesus' later 'render to Caesar' principle.
Mark 12:14 records the identical tax question from the Pharisees, making it a direct synoptic parallel.
Luke 20:22 gives the same question about paying taxes to Caesar, paralleling this account.
In John 19:12-15, the same leaders use Caesar's authority to condemn Jesus, exposing their hypocrisy about loyalty to Caesar.
Acts 5:37 recalls Judas the Galilean's tax revolt — directly relates to the tension around paying tribute to Caesar.
Deuteronomy 17:15 forbids setting a foreigner as king — contrasts with Israel now under Roman rule, raising the tax dilemma.
Acts 17:7 shows opponents accusing Christians of opposing Caesar by proclaiming Jesus as king, echoing the tension in the tax question.
In Acts 25:8, Paul asserts he has not offended Caesar, consistent with Jesus' teaching to render to Caesar.