Matthew 17:25-27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
25 He says, “Yes”. And Peter having come into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What seems right to you, Simon— from whom do the kings of the earth take taxes[a] or a poll-tax[b], from their sons[c] or from the strangers?” 26 And Peter having said “From the strangers”, Jesus said to him, “Then indeed, the sons[d] are free! 27 But in order that we may not offend[e] them— having gone to the sea, cast a hook. And take the first fish having come up. And having opened its mouth, you will find a stater[f]. Having taken that, give it to them for Me and you”.
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- Matthew 17:25 That is, local taxes.
- Matthew 17:25 That is, a tax paid to the Emperor, based on a census.
- Matthew 17:25 Does the king’s family pay taxes, or the families of his subjects?
- Matthew 17:26 That is, the sons of the Father, Jesus and the disciples, are exempt from their Father’s temple tax.
- Matthew 17:27 Or, cause them to fall.
- Matthew 17:27 This Greek silver coin was worth four drachmas, enough for both of them.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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