Matthew 17:27
But, so that we may not be a cause of trouble to them, go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish which comes up; and in his mouth you will see a bit of money: take that, and give it to them for me and you.
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26And when he said, From other people, Jesus said to him, Then are the sons free.
Cross References
Genesis 1:28And God gave them his blessing and said to them, Be fertile and have increase, and make the earth full and be masters of it; be rulers over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing moving on the earth.
Psalms 8:8\8:7\All sheep and oxen, and all the beasts of the field;
Jonah 2:10\2:9\But I will make an offering to you with the voice of praise; I will give effect to my oaths. Salvation is the Lord's.
John 6:61When Jesus became conscious that his disciples were protesting about what he said, he said to them, Does this give you trouble?
Romans 15:1We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:13For this reason, if food is a cause of trouble to my brother, I will give up taking meat for ever, so that I may not be a cause of trouble to my brother.
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 →