Matthew 17:27

But that we may give them no offense, go to the sea, and throw in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first; and when you have opened his mouth, you will find a stater; take that, and give to them for me and you.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

26Peter said to him: From the sons of others. Jesus said to him: Then are their own sons free.

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Cross References

John 6:61But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at it, said to them: Does this offend you?

Romans 15:1But we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:13For which reason, if meat cause my brother to fall, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:25-27

Our Lord's Payment of Tribute. 24 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 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… Read the whole commentary →

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