After they had reached Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple-rate came up to Peter, and said: "Does not your Master pay the Temple-rate?" "Yes," answered Peter. But, on going into the house, before he could speak, Jesus said: "What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings take taxes or tribute? From their sons, or from others?"

Tell us, then, what you think. Are we right in paying taxes to the Emperor, or not?"

Show me the coin with which the tax is paid." And, when they had brought him a florin,

(This was the first census taken while Quirinius was Governor of Syria).

Are we right in paying tribute to the Emperor or not?"

After him, Judas the Galilean appeared at the time of the census, and induced people to follow him; Yet he, too, perished and all his followers were dispersed.

In all cases pay what is due from you--tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honor where honor is due.