Matthew 17:25-27

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²⁵ “Yes,” he said.

When he went into the house, Jesus spoke to him first,^[a] “What do you think, Simon? Who do earthly kings collect tariffs or taxes from? From their sons or from strangers?”^[b](A)

²⁶ “From strangers,” he said.^[c]

“Then the sons are free,” Jesus told him. ²⁷ “But, so we won’t offend them, go to the sea, cast in a fishhook, and take the first fish that you catch. When you open its mouth you’ll find a coin.^[d] Take it and give it to them for Me and you.”^(B)