As they came into Capernaum the collectors of the temple tax came to Peter and asked, "Does not your Teacher pay the temple tax?" "Indeed he does," answered Peter. But on Peter's entering the house, Jesus forestalled him, saying. "How does it seem to you, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect customs or taxes??rom their own people, or from aliens?"

"Give us your advice, then. Is it allowable to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"

"Hypocrites! Why are you tempting me? Show me the tribute money." So they brought him a shilling.

This was the first census, When Quirinius was governor of Syria.

"Is it lawful for us to pay tribute to Caesar or not?"

"After him Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered.

Render to all their dues; taxes to whom taxes, customs to whom customs, respect to whom respect, and homage to whom homage is due.