Matthew 17:22-24

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Jesus Talks About His Death^(A)

²² Later, the followers met together in Galilee. Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man will be handed over to the control of other men, ²³ who will kill him. But on the third day he will be raised from death.” The followers were very sad to hear that Jesus would be killed.

Jesus Teaches About Paying Taxes

²⁴ Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. There the men who collect the two-drachma Temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your teacher pay the Temple tax?”