Keraia
Matthew 17

Matthew 17:27

The Temple Tax · Matthew 17:24–27
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Translations

Modern
“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.”
Traditional
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Literal
But so that we might not offend 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. Having taken that, give it to them for Me and you.”
Latin
Ut autem non scandalizemus eos, vade ad mare, et mitte hamum: et eum piscem, qui primus ascenderit, tolle: et aperto ore ejus, invenies staterem: illum sumens, da eis pro me et te.

Original

Greek
English
“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.”

Notes

Events

Glossary

Coins Fish Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Money Changer Stater

Topics

Citizens: Duties of Fish: Caught: Hooks Fish: Miracles Connected With: Coin Obtained from Mouth of Fishes: Miracles Connected With: Procuring Tribute Money From Fishes: Taken With: Hooks Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On 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 Paying Taxes Tax: Jesus Pays The Miracles of Christ: Tribute Money Tribute (Taxes): from Conquered Nations Tribute: Christ to Avoid Offense Wrought a Miracle to Pay for Himself