Matthew 17:26

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And when Peter said, From other people not of their own family, Jesus said to him, Then the sons are exempt.

Cross References

Matthew 17:25

He answered, Yes. And when he came home, Jesus spoke to him [about it] first, saying, What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly rulers collect duties or tribute–from their own sons or from others not of their own family?

Matthew 17:27

However, in order not to give offense and cause them to stumble [that is, to cause them to judge unfavorably and unjustly] go down to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find there a shekel. Take it and give it to them to pay the temple tax for Me and for yourself.

Luke 16:8

And [his] master praised the dishonest (unjust) manager for acting shrewdly and prudently; for the sons of this age are shrewder and more prudent and wiser in [relation to] their own generation [to their own age and kind] than are the sons of light.

Luke 9:50

But Jesus told him, Do not forbid [such people]; for whoever is not against you is for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from evil [shrink from it and keep aloof from it] in whatever form or whatever kind it may be.

1 Samuel 17:25

And the Israelites said, Have you seen this man who has come out? Surely he has come out to defy Israel; and the man who kills him the king will enrich with great riches, and will give him his daughter and make his father's house free [from taxes and service] in Israel.