Matthew 17:27
But that we may not give them offence, go to the lake, and cast a hook, and take the fish that first cometh up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a shekel; take that, and give it to them for me and thee.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
26And when he said, Of strangers, Jesus said to him, Then are the sons free.
Cross References
Psalms 8:8The birds of the air, and the fishes of the sea, And whatever passeth through the paths of the deep.
Jonah 2:10And Jehovah commanded the fish, and it cast out Jonah upon the dry land.
John 6:61Jesus therefore knew within himself that his disciples were murmuring about this, and said to them, Doth this offend you?
Romans 15:1We then who are strong ought to hear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:13Wherefore, if food cause my brother to fall, I will eat no flesh for ever, lest I cause my brother to fall. Am I not free?
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 →