Matthew 17:26

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And when Peter said, “From strangers,” Jesus added, “Therefore, children are free [from such taxation].

Cross References

Matthew 17:25

He replied, “Yes, [He does].” And when Peter entered the house, Jesus spoke to him first, [i.e., without waiting for Peter to tell Him what he had said to the tax collectors], saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect custom duty and taxes? From their children or from strangers?”

Matthew 17:27

But, so that we do not become a hindrance to these [tax collectors], go to the lake and cast in your hook [and line]. Then take the first fish [you catch], open its mouth and you will find a coin [i.e., worth twice the amount of an individual’s Temple tax assessment]. Take it and give it [to the tax collectors] for you and me.”

Luke 16:8

So, his master commended the dishonest property manager for his shrewdness. For worldly people are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of light [i.e., God’s people].

Luke 9:50

But Jesus said to him; “Do not try to stop him, for the person who is not against you is for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid [the practice of] every kind of evil.