²⁶ And when Peter said, From other people ^[a]not of their own family, Jesus said to him, Then the sons are exempt.

²⁷ However, in order not to give offense and cause them to stumble [that is, to cause them ^[b]to judge unfavorably and unjustly] go down to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find there a shekel. Take it and give it to them to pay the temple tax for Me and for yourself.