Matthew 17:22-27 ▼

22 While they were traveling together in Galilee, Jesus told them, |The Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to people.

23 They will kill him, but on the third day he will be brought back to life.| Then the disciples became very sad.

24 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?|

25 |Certainly,| he answered. Peter went into the house. Before he could speak, Jesus asked him, |What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the world collect fees or taxes? Is it from their family members or from other people?|

26 |From other people,| Peter answered. Jesus said to him, |Then the family members are exempt.

27 However, so that we don't create a scandal, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that you catch. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Give that coin to them for you and me.|