Matthew 17:27

"Nevertheless, that we may not give offense, go to the seaside, throw in your hook; take the first fish that rises, and when you have opened its mouth, you will find a shekel in it. Take it and give it to them for us both."

Montgomery New Testament

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

26And when he replied, "From aliens," Jesus said. "Then their people go free.

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Cross References

John 6:61Jesus, conscious within himself that his disciples were finding fault with him about his teaching, said to them.

Romans 15:1Now we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to seek our own pleasure.

1 Corinthians 8:13Therefore, if what I eat makes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, lest I make 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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