Matthew 17:22-27

GOD’S WORD Translation

Jesus Again Foretells That He Will Die and Come Back to Life^(A)

²² While they were traveling together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to people. ²³ They will kill him, but on the third day he will be brought back to life.” Then the disciples became very sad.

Paying the Temple Tax

²⁴ When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came to Peter. They asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?”

²⁵ “Certainly,” he answered.

Peter went into the house. Before he could speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the world collect fees or taxes? Is it from their family members or from other people?”

²⁶ “From other people,” Peter answered.

Jesus said to him, “Then the family members are exempt. ²⁷ However, so that we don’t create a scandal, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that you catch. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Give that coin to them for you and me.”