Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Taxes"
The Bible teaches that paying taxes is a duty of citizenship and an expression of submission to the governing authorities ordained by God.
The Bible teaches that paying taxes is a duty of citizenship and an expression of submission to the governing authorities ordained by God.
"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)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Taxes?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour."
"Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well."
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