Matthew 17:26 - The Message26-27 He answered, “His subjects.” Jesus said, “Then the children get off free, right? But so we don’t upset them needlessly, go down to the lake, cast a hook, and pull in the first fish that bites. Open its mouth and you’ll find a coin. Take it and give it to the tax men. It will be enough for both of us.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176926 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition26 And when Peter said, From other people not of their own family, Jesus said to him, Then the sons are exempt. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)26 And when he said, From strangers, Jesus said unto him, Therefore the sons are free. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible26 “From strangers,” he said. Jesus said to him, “Then the children don’t have to pay. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version26 But so that we may not become an obstacle to them: go to the sea, and cast in a hook, and take the first fish that is brought up, and when you have opened its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take it and give it to them, for me and for you." Ver Capítulo |
“Now here’s a surprise: The master praised the crooked manager! And why? Because he knew how to look after himself. Streetwise people are smarter in this regard than law-abiding citizens. They are on constant alert, looking for angles, surviving by their wits. I want you to be smart in the same way—but for what is right—using every adversity to stimulate you to creative survival, to concentrate your attention on the bare essentials, so you’ll live, really live, and not complacently just get by on good behavior.”