Matthew 17:25-27 ▼

25 He answered, |Yes.| When Peter went home, Jesus spoke to him first and asked him, |What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings on the earth collect tolls or tributes? From their own subjects, or from foreigners?|

26 |From foreigners,| he replied. So Jesus told him, |In that case, the subjects are exempt.

27 However, so that we don't offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for me and you.|