17 Bible Verses about Tributes

Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:

tell us therefore, what is your opinion? is it lawful to pay tribute to Cesar, or no?

when they were come, they said to him, master, we know that you are sincere, that you are not influenced by any one, for you have no regard to the person of men: but teach us the way of God according to truth. now should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no? shall we pay, or shall we not pay?

should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no?

one court-day, Herod array'd in his robes of state, and seated upon the throne, made a publick oration: at which the people gave a shout, saying, it is the voice of a God, and not of a man. but at the instant an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not glorify God: so that he became a prey to worms and died. In the mean time, the

salute Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-labourers in the gospel of Christ Jesus: who have for my life readily exposed their own: to whom not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles too give thanks. salute the church that is in their house. salute my dear Epenetus, who is the first christian convert of Asia.read more.
salute Mary, who spared no trouble upon our account. salute Andronicus and Junias my relations, and fellow-prisoners, who are distinguish'd among the apostles, and were christians before me. salute Amplias, whom I value as a good christian. salute Urbane my assistant in the cause of Christ, and my dear Stachys. salute Apelles, an approved christian. salute the family of Aristobulus. salute Herodion my kinsman. salute the family of Narcissus, who have embraced the gospel. salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour for the Lord. salute my dear Persis, who laboured much in the gospel. salute Rufus chosen by the Lord, and his mother and mine.

I have sent likewise another of our brethren, whose diligence I have experienc'd in several affairs. now as to Titus, he is my collegue, and assists me in your affairs: as to our brethren, they are the deputies of the churches, and the glory of the christian profession. wherefore show how much you love them, and how well you deserve the character I gave you, before all the churches.

However, I hope by the favour of the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you very soon, that I may have some encouragement by knowing the state of your affairs: for there is no one that is so dear to me as he, and no one will more sincerely interest himself in your concerns. the most consult their private advantage, and neglect the dispensation of Jesus Christ.read more.
you know he has stood the test, and has serv'd with me in the gospel, as a son serves with his father. I hope therefore to send him to you as soon as I find what turn my affairs shall take: nay, I trust in the Lord, that I myself too shall visit you very soon. however I thought it necessary to send you Epaphroditus my brother, my collegue in the ministry, and my fellow-soldier, whom you had sent to supply my wants: for he long'd to see you all, and was greatly concern'd, that you should hear he was sick. and indeed he was sick almost unto death: but God had pity on him, and not on him only, but on me likewise, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I sent him therefore with the greater dispatch, that I might have the less disquietude, by the satisfaction you will find in seeing him again. receive him then in the Lord with all alacrity, and let such be the objects of your esteem: for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves.

As to what relates to me, you will be inform'd of it by Tychicus my dear brother, who is a faithful minister of the Lord, and serves him with me. I sent him on purpose to acquaint you with my circumstances, and give you matter of comfort. I have sent him with Onesimus a faithful and beloved brother, who is of your city: they will inform you of what passes here.read more.
Aristarchus my companion in bonds salutes you. and so does Mark, nephew to Barnabas, for whom you have receiv'd recommendations. if he come to you, give him a kind reception. Jesus, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are the only Jews who by assisting me in preaching the gospel, have cordially reliev'd me. Epaphras a servant of Christ, and your countryman, salutes you, who is always very earnest in his prayers, that you may be perfectly acquainted with, and constantly observe, the whole will of God. for I can witness for him, that he is ardently concern'd for you, and the christians of Laodicea, and Hierapolis. our dear brother Luke the Physician, and Demas salute you.

the Lord be favourable to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often reliev'd me, and was not asham'd of my chains: but when he was at Rome, he enquired for me very diligently, and found me. the Lord grant he may obtain mercy from him in that day, for you know very well what services de did me at Ephesus.

they answer'd, Cesar's. then said he to them, render therefore unto Cesar, the things which are Cesar's: and unto God, the things that are God's.

to which Jesus reply'd, render to Cesar what belongs to Cesar, and to God what belongs to God. and they were surprized at the answer.

render then, said he, to Cesar, what belongs to Cesar, and to God, what belongs to God.

attending upon the publick administration. render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, reverence to whom reverence, honour to whom honour.

of God. Be respectful to all, love your brethren, fear God, and honour the king.

wherefore God has highly exalted and given him a name, which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus both angels and men, the living and the dead, should pay their adorations, and that every nation should confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the father.

the nations shall walk by its light, and the kings of the earth bring all their glory and magnificence into it.