Matthew 17:27

But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish yoʋ catch. When yoʋ open its mouth, yoʋ will find a stater coin. Take it and give it to them for yoʋ and me.”

Text-Critical English NT

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 strangers.” And Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free.

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Cross References

John 6:61But Jesus, aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, “Does this offend you?

Romans 15:1Now we who are strong ought to bear with the weaknesses of those who are without strength; we ought not to please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:13Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will certainly never eat meat, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.

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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