Mark 12:14 Cross References
Mark 12:14
14: "Teacher," these men said, "we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don't play favorites. You sincerely teach the ways of God. Now tell us--is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?
Isaiah 50:7
- Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be dismayed. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will triumph.
- He who gives me justice is near. Who will dare to oppose me now? Where are my enemies? Let them appear!
- See, the Sovereign LORD is on my side! Who will declare me guilty? All my enemies will be destroyed like old clothes that have been eaten by moths!
Jeremiah 42:20
- For you were deceitful when you sent me to pray to the LORD your God for you, saying, `Just tell us what the LORD our God says, and we will do it!'
Micah 3:8
- But as for me, I am filled with power and the Spirit of the LORD. I am filled with justice and might, fearlessly pointing out Israel's sin and rebellion.
2 Chronicles 18:13
- But Micaiah replied, "As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what my God tells me to say."
Proverbs 26:23
- Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.
- People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don't believe them.
- Though they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil.
- While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, it will finally come to light for all to see.
Exodus 23:2
- "Do not join a crowd that intends to do evil. When you are on the witness stand, do not be swayed in your testimony by the opinion of the majority.
- And do not slant your testimony in favor of a person just because that person is poor.
- "If you come upon your enemy's ox or donkey that has strayed away, take it back to its owner.
- If you see the donkey of someone who hates you struggling beneath a heavy load, do not walk by. Instead, stop and offer to help.
- "Do not twist justice against people simply because they are poor.
Psalms 120:2
- Rescue me, O LORD, from liars and from all deceitful people.
Deuteronomy 33:9
- The Levites obeyed your word and guarded your covenant. They were more loyal to you than to their parents, relatives, and children.
- Now let them teach your regulations to Jacob; let them give your instructions to Israel. They will present incense before you and offer whole burnt offerings on the altar.
Nehemiah 9:37
- The lush produce of this land piles up in the hands of the kings whom you have set over us because of our sins. They have power over us and our cattle. We serve them at their pleasure, and we are in great misery.
Ezekiel 2:6
- "Son of man, do not fear them. Don't be afraid even though their threats are sharp as thorns and barbed like briers, and they sting like scorpions. Do not be dismayed by their dark scowls. For remember, they are rebels!
- You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. But they won't listen, for they are completely rebellious!
Luke 23:2
- They began at once to state their case: "This man has been leading our people to ruin by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he is the Messiah, a king."
Psalms 12:2
- Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and insincere hearts.
- May the LORD bring their flattery to an end and silence their proud tongues.
- They say, "We will lie to our hearts' content. Our lips are our own--who can stop us?"
2 Corinthians 5:11
- It is because we know this solemn fear of the Lord that we work so hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too.
2 Corinthians 2:2
- For if I cause you pain and make you sad, who is going to make me glad?
Luke 20:22
- Now tell us--is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?"
2 Corinthians 5:16
- So we have stopped evaluating others by what the world thinks about them. Once I mistakenly thought of Christ that way, as though he were merely a human being. How differently I think about him now!
Psalms 55:21
- His words are as smooth as cream, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!
Galatians 1:10
- Obviously, I'm not trying to be a people pleaser! No, I am trying to please God. If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ's servant.
2 Chronicles 19:7
- Fear the LORD and judge with care, for the LORD our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes."
Matthew 17:25
- "Of course he does," Peter replied. Then he went into the house to talk to Jesus about it. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, "What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the foreigners they have conquered?"
- "They tax the foreigners," Peter replied. "Well, then," Jesus said, "the citizens are free!
- However, we don't want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a coin. Take the coin and pay the tax for both of us."
Mark 14:45
- As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. "Teacher!" he exclaimed, and gave him the kiss.
Matthew 22:17
- Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?"
John 7:18
- Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine.
Romans 13:6
- Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid so they can keep on doing the work God intended them to do.
Galatians 2:6
- And the leaders of the church who were there had nothing to add to what I was preaching. (By the way, their reputation as great leaders made no difference to me, for God has no favorites.)
Galatians 2:11
- But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him publicly, speaking strongly against what he was doing, for it was very wrong.
- When he first arrived, he ate with the Gentile Christians, who don't bother with circumcision. But afterward, when some Jewish friends of James came, Peter wouldn't eat with the Gentiles anymore because he was afraid of what these legalists would say.
- Then the other Jewish Christians followed Peter's hypocrisy, and even Barnabas was influenced to join them in their hypocrisy.
- When I saw that they were not following the truth of the Good News, I said to Peter in front of all the others, "Since you, a Jew by birth, have discarded the Jewish laws and are living like a Gentile, why are you trying to make these Gentiles obey the Jewish laws you abandoned?
Ezra 4:12
- "Please be informed that the Jews who came here to Jerusalem from Babylon are rebuilding this rebellious and evil city. They have already laid the foundation for its walls and will soon complete them.
- But we wish you to know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, it will be much to your disadvantage, for the Jews will then refuse to pay their tribute, customs, and tolls to you.
Jeremiah 42:2
- Jeremiah the prophet. They said, "Please pray to the LORD your God for us. As you know, we are only a tiny remnant compared to what we were before.
- Beg the LORD your God to show us what to do and where to go."
2 Corinthians 2:17
- You see, we are not like those hucksters--and there are many of them--who preach just to make money. We preach God's message with sincerity and with Christ's authority. And we know that the God who sent us is watching us.
Deuteronomy 16:19
- You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.
1 Thessalonians 2:4
- For we speak as messengers who have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He is the one who examines the motives of our hearts.
Jeremiah 15:19
- The LORD replied, "If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak words that are worthy, you will be my spokesman. You are to influence them; do not let them influence you!
- They will fight against you like an attacking army, but I will make you as secure as a fortified wall. They will not conquer you, for I will protect and deliver you. I, the LORD, have spoken!
- Yes, I will certainly keep you safe from these wicked men. I will rescue you from their cruel hands."
2 Corinthians 4:1
- And so, since God in his mercy has given us this wonderful ministry, we never give up.