Matthew 17:26

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Peter answered, “From foreigners.” Jesus replied, “Then their own people don't have to pay.

Cross References

Matthew 17:25

“Yes, he does,” Peter answered. After they had returned home, Jesus went up to Peter and asked him, “Simon, what do you think? Do the kings of this earth collect taxes and fees from their own people or from foreigners?”

Matthew 17:27

But we don't want to cause trouble. So go and cast a line into the lake and pull out the first fish you hook. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Use it to pay your taxes and mine.”

Luke 16:8

The master praised his dishonest manager for looking out for himself so well. That's how it is! The people of this world look out for themselves better than the people who belong to the light.

Luke 9:50

“Don't stop him!” Jesus said. “Anyone who isn't against you is for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and don't have anything to do with evil.

1 Samuel 17:25

They said to each other, “Look how he keeps coming out to insult us. The king is offering a big reward to the man who kills Goliath. That man will even get to marry the king's daughter, and no one in his family will ever have to pay taxes again.”