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Matthew 17:27
New King James Version
Matthew 17:27
New King James Version
27 Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a [a]piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.”
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- Matthew 17:27 Gr. stater, the exact temple tax for two
Matthew 17:27
New International Version
Matthew 17:27
New International Version
27 “But so that we may not cause offense,(A) go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”
Matthew 17:27
English Standard Version
Matthew 17:27
English Standard Version
27 However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel.[a] Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.”
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- Matthew 17:27 Greek stater, a silver coin worth four drachmas or approximately one shekel
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