Matthew 17:22–27 · BSB
17:22
When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.
17:23
They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved.
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17:24
After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?”
17:25
“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
17:26
“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him.
17:27
“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”
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