Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 22:21 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Matthew 22:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 22 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 22:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 22:21
The Pharisees and Herodians attempted to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Rome (v. 17). Either answer seemed dangerous—endorsing Roman taxation would alienate Jewish nationalists; opposing it could invite Roman charges of sedition. Jesus' brilliant response transcends their false dilemma. 'Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's' acknowledges legitimate civil authority and Christians' responsibility toward earthly government (Romans 13:1-7). Yet 'and unto God the things that are God's' establishes clear priority—God's ultimate claim supersedes all human autho...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 22:21
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“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
“Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,,But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.,,,,,,,,”
“fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:”
“'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'{Deuteronomy 6:5},Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.,,,,,,,,”
“as supreme;”
“he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spoke and said to Daniel”
“saying”
“We must obey God rather than men.,Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.,,,,,,,,”
“Get behind me,{TR and NU read Go away instead of Get behind me} Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.'{Deuteronomy 6:13}”