17 If it must be, our God whom we serve is able to rescue us from the burning fiery furnace, O king, and to rescue us from your hand.+ 18 But even if he does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold that you have set up.”+

8 “Will a mere human rob God? But you are robbing me.”

And you say: “How have we robbed you?”

“In the tithes* and in the contributions.

17 Jesus then said: “Pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar,+ but God’s things to God.”+ And they were amazed at him.

25 He said to them: “By all means, then, pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar+ but God’s things to God.”+

2 Then they began to accuse him,+ saying: “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding the paying of taxes to Caesar,+ and saying he himself is Christ a king.”+

7 Render to all their dues: to the one who calls for the tax, the tax;+ to the one who calls for the tribute, the tribute; to the one who calls for fear, such fear;+ to the one who calls for honor, such honor.+

3 Continue reminding them to be in subjection and to be obedient to governments and authorities,+ to be ready for every good work,

13 For the Lord’s sake subject yourselves to every human creation,*+ whether to a king+ as being superior 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish wrongdoers but to praise those who do good.+