Matthew 17:26

Good News Translation

“The foreigners,” answered Peter. “Well, then,” replied Jesus, “that means that the citizens don't have to pay.

Cross References

Matthew 17:25

“Of course,” Peter answered. When Peter went into the house, Jesus spoke up first, “Simon, what is your opinion? Who pays duties or taxes to the kings of this world? The citizens of the country or the foreigners?”

Matthew 17:27

But we don't want to offend these people. So go to the lake and drop in a line. Pull up the first fish you hook, and in its mouth you will find a coin worth enough for my Temple tax and yours. Take it and pay them our taxes.”

Luke 16:8

As a result the master of this dishonest manager praised him for doing such a shrewd thing; because the people of this world are much more shrewd in handling their affairs than the people who belong to the light.”

Luke 9:50

“Do not try to stop him,” Jesus said to him and to the other disciples, “because whoever is not against you is for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and avoid every kind of evil.

1 Samuel 17:25

“Look at him!” they said to each other. “Listen to his challenge! King Saul has promised to give a big reward to the man who kills him; the king will also give him his daughter to marry and will not require his father's family to pay taxes.”