Command 38: Render to Caesar
Bible verses for meditation
In addition to meditation on Matthew 22:19–21, meditating on the verses below will provide you with further insight and understanding of Christ’s command: Render to Caesar.
Romans 13:1–2, 5–7
“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. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. … Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 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; honor to whom honor.”
I Peter 2:17
“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”
Proverbs 21:1
“The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”
I Peter 2:13–14
“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.”