Matthew 17:25-27
New American Standard Bible
25 He *said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect (A)customs or [a](B)poll-tax, from their sons or from strangers?” 26 When Peter said, “From strangers,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are [b]exempt. 27 However, so that we do not (C)offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a [c]stater. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.”
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- Matthew 17:25 I.e., a tax on each person in the census
- Matthew 17:26 Lit free
- Matthew 17:27 A silver four-drachma Greek coin
Matthew 17:25-27
King James Version
25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
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