25 He said, “Yes.” When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?”

26 Peter said to him, “From strangers.” Jesus said to him, “Therefore the children are exempt.

Matthew 17:25-26, World English Bible. Public domain.
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