“Whom do the kings of the earth take customs or taxes, from their sons or from strangers?” Peter said, “From strangers.” Jesus said, “Then the sons are free." - Matt 17
Right, He said he did that so they don't offend them. He would of been imprisoned and maybe killed for not paying. He still didn't agree it was ethical.
Right, to the people whose market tables he kicked over and disrespected in their own Temple. You mean those people he didn't want to disrespect? Homie, it was always a scam.