Matthew 17:25 - And as he entered the house Jesus spoke to him first, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kingdoms of the earth take toll or tribute? From their sons or from others?
Jesus is setting up the distinction between the kingdoms of earth and the Kindom of heaven. The kingdoms of earth take their toll, tax or tribute from their subjects rather than their families. In this regard, the temple operates like a kingdom of earth. The priests do not pay the tax - only the people do.
What about the Kindom of heaven?
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