( First Apology, chapter 17) In 197 C.E., Tertullian told the Roman rulers that their tax collectors had “a debt of gratitude to Christians ” for the conscientious way in which they paid their taxes.
( First Apology [Esimene kaitsekiri], 17. peatükk) Aastal 197 m.a.j. ütles Tertullianus Rooma valitsejatele, et nende maksukogujad on kohusetundliku maksude maksmise eest „kristlastele tänu võlgu ”.