Matthew 17:27
But so that we do not cause the tax collectors to sin, go to the sea, throw in a hook, and draw in the fish that comes up first. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take it and give it to the tax collectors for me and you.”
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26When he said, “From others,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free.”
Cross References
Genesis 1:28God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful, and multiply. Fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.”
Psalms 8:8the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, 1 everything that passes through the currents of the seas. 1
Jonah 2:10Then Yahweh spoke to the fish, and it vomited up Jonah upon the dry land.
John 6:61Jesus, because he knew in himself that his disciples were grumbling at this, said to them, “Does this offend you?
Romans 15:1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and ought not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:13Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I may not 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 →