Matthew 17:27
But, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And opening its mouth you will find a ‘stater’ [a coin]; take that and give it to them for me and you.”
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
26Peter says to Him, “From the strangers.” Jesus said to him: “Well then, the sons are free.
Cross References
John 6:61So Jesus, knowing in Himself that His disciples were complaining about this, said to them: “Does this offend you?
Romans 15:1Now we who are strong ought to bear with the limitations of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:13So then, if food causes my brother to fall, I will never eat meat again, 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 →