Matthew 17:24-27

Paying the Temple Tax

24 When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the double-drachma tax^[a] approached Peter and said, "Doesn't your Teacher pay the double-drachma tax?"

25 "Yes," he said. When he went into the house, Jesus spoke to him first,^[b] "What do you think, Simon? Who do earthly kings collect tariffs or taxes from? From their sons or from strangers?" ^[c]

26 "From strangers," he said.^[d] "Then the sons are free," Jesus told him.

27 "But, so we won't offend them, go to the sea, cast in a fishhook, and catch the first fish that comes up. When you open its mouth you'll find a coin. ^[e] Take it and give it to them for Me and you."