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Matthew 17

Matthew 17:26

The Temple Tax · Matthew 17:24–27
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Translations

Modern
“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him.
Traditional
Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Literal
And on his having said, “From the strangers,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free.
Latin
Et ille dixit: Ab alienis. Dixit illi Jesus: Ergo liberi sunt filii.

Original

Greek
English
“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him.

Notes

Matthew 17:25–26

As an obedient Jew, Jesus would have paid the tax every year, and he did pay it. The lesson Jesus wanted to teach was that as God's Son, he is greater than the temple (Matthew 12:5–6). By this, he showed that a decisive break with the temple was coming (see 16:18–19; 21:33–46).

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Money Changer

Topics

Citizens: Duties of Jesus, the Christ: Miracle of the Temple Tax Money in the Fish's Mouth Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Piece of Money Found in the Fish's Mouth King: Poll Tax Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: The Temple Tax Money Obtained from a Fish's Mouth Tax: Jesus Pays Tribute (Taxes): from Conquered Nations Tribute: Christ to Avoid Offense Wrought a Miracle to Pay for Himself