And when they came to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Does not your teacher pay tribute?

He said, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus preceded him, saying, What think you, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

Tell us therefore, What think you? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

And when they were come, they said unto him, Teacher, we know that you are true, and care for no man: for you regard not the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

For, for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.