Contradiction with Matthew 17:24-27
Jesus pays the temple tax to avoid offending tax collectors, implying temple contributions were expected.
Matthew 17:24-27: And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute [money] came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? [tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pence sterling; about thirty seven cents]
Contradiction with Romans 13:6-7
Paul advises Christians to pay taxes to authorities, which may imply no exemptions.
Romans 13:6-7: For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11-18
Describes the burdens a king will place on Israel, including taxes and servitude, without specific exemptions for religious workers.
1 Samuel 8:11-18: And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 5:4-5
Illustrates the burden of taxation and economic hardship on the community in Jerusalem, without mentions of exemptions.
Nehemiah 5:4-5: There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, [and that upon] our lands and vineyards.