Noun kēnsos (tax) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

17: 25He said, "Yes, he does." And when he came home, Jesus spoke of it first, asking, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tax (kēnsos)? From their children or from others?"
22: 17Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes (kēnsos) to the emperor, or not?"
22: 19Show me the coin used for the tax (kēnsos)." And they brought him a denarius.

Mark

12: 14And they came and said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes (kēnsos) to the emperor, or not?