The Romans had authority over Judea and taxing the heck out of the Jews and Jesus said this

Mark 12:14-17
14 And when they were come, they say to him, Master, 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? 15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why tempt you me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 And they brought it. And he said to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar's. 17 And Jesus answering said to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marveled at him.


gumby the Judeans also earn the money but it i still the goverments money, waccording to Jesus whose face is on the Dollar, AND the Govement seal, yes it is the goverments