25 “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
Matthew 17:25
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Matthew 22:18–20
18 But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? 19 Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius. 20 “Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”
Mark 12:14–16
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Mark 8:28–30
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John 13:5–7
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Luke 9:19–21
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Luke 7:39–41
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Mark 11:28–30
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