Matthew 17:24

God's Word

When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came to Peter. They asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?”

Cross References

Nehemiah 10:32

Also, we take upon ourselves the obligation to give an eighth of an ounce of silver every year for worship in our God’s temple:

Exodus 30:13

As each person is counted, he must give one-fifth of an ounce of silver using the standard weight of the holy place. This one-fifth of an ounce of silver is a contribution to the Lord.

Exodus 38:26

This came to one-fifth of an ounce per person, for everyone counted who was at least 20 years old: 603,550 people.

Matthew 5:46

If you love those who love you, do you deserve a reward? Even the tax collectors do that!

Mark 9:33

Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was at home, he asked the disciples, “What were you arguing about on the road?”