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Matthew 22:21
The 2026 edition cites 1 passage containing Matthew 22:21, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
Matthew 22:21
21 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.
Cited by 7 places in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 6
- T 23.17
The Christian must profess publicly and the Church must witness, that Christ is the Ruler of every nation. Whatever the official action of the civil government…
- T 23.19
Both the government of the nation and the government of the visible church are established by God. Though distinct and independent of each other, they both owe…
- T 23.23
The failure of a civil government, through negligence, ignorance, or rebellion, to recognize the authority of Jesus Christ does not cancel its just authority.…
- T 23.25
The only submission which a Christian may promise to any civil government is due submission in the Lord. Any promise of submission or oath of allegiance beyond…
- T 23.30
God alone is Lord of the conscience, and the decisions of civil courts cannot determine for the Christian what is morally right and what is sinful. However…
- T 31.3
No ecclesiastical authority is placed in the hands of private Christians or civil rulers; church judicatories are subordinate only to Christ Jesus. They…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 127
The honor which inferiors owe to their superiors is, all due reverence in heart, word, and behavior; prayer and thanksgiving for them; imitation of their…