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Matthew 17:25-27
New Living Translation
Matthew 17:25-27
New Living Translation
25 “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house.
But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter?[a] Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?[b]”
26 “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied.
“Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free! 27 However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin.[c] Take it and pay the tax for both of us.”
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