Matthew 17:27
But in order that we may not offend them, going to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the first fish coming up; and opening its mouth, you will find a stater: having received it, give it to them for me and thee.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
26And he saying from aliens, Jesus said to him, Then the sons are free.
Cross References
John 6:61And Jesus knowing in Himself that His disciples are murmuring concerning it, said to them, Does this offend you?
Romans 15:1But we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:13If indeed meat causes my brother to stumble, I never eat any more meat, in order that I may not lay a stumblingblock in the way of my brother.
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 →