The Lord of the temple surely didn’t need to pay the temple tax, but He paid it on account of others who might be tempted.
BibleGateway: Matthew 17:24-27 ESV Text: Matthew 17:24-27 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:56 and ends at about 3:49 24 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to… The Lord of the temple surely didn’t need to pay the temple tax, but He paid it on account of others who might be tempted.