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Bible Quotes About Taxes

9 Scripture verses about taxes from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about taxes? Browse 9 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 9 Bible Quotes About Taxes

Exodus 20:15 — “Thou shalt not steal.”
Exodus 30:11 — “And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,”
Ezra 7:24 — “Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.”
Matthew 17:24 — “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pen...”
Matthew 22:17 — “Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”
Luke 3:13 — “And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.”
Romans 13:1 — “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
Romans 13:2 — “Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
Romans 13:6 — “For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”

Subtopics of Taxes

paying taxes

taxes and tithe

Old Testament Quotes About Taxes (3)

“Thou shalt not steal.”

Exodus 20:15KJV

“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,”

Exodus 30:11KJV

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

Ezra 7:24KJV

New Testament Quotes About Taxes (6)

“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pence sterling; about thirty seven cents”

Matthew 17:24KJV

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

Matthew 22:17KJV

“And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.”

Luke 3:13KJV

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”

Romans 13:1KJV

“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”

Romans 13:2KJV

“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”

Romans 13:6KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Taxes in the Bible

What does the Bible say about taxes?

The Bible contains 9 verses about taxes, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding taxes through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about taxes?

There are 9 Bible verses about taxes in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about taxes?

While many verses address taxes, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of taxes you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about taxes?

Taxes is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.