Graphic Bible · Scene 5 of 5
Matthew 17:24-27
Freedom and Peace
Glory and Mercy · Matthew 17
Story guide: Jesus explains the freedom of the sons, yet directs Peter toward a payment that avoids giving needless offense.
Open this scene in the reader →24When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma tax?”
25He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect duties or a poll tax—from their own sons or from others?”
26When he said, “From strangers,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free.”
27But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And when you open its mouth, you will find a stater. Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.
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