Matthew 17:27

But that we may not offend them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the fish that first comes up; and opening its mouth thou wilt find a shekel; that take, and give to them for me and thee.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

26He says to him: Of strangers. Jesus said to him: Then are the sons free.

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Cross References

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

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

1 Corinthians 8:13Wherefore, if food cause my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh for ever more, that I may not cause my brother to offend.

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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