24 When they came to Capernaum, those who collected1the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay2the two-drachma tax?"
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He said, "Yes." And when he came into the house, Jesusspoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earthcollect3customsor4poll-tax, from their sonsor from strangers?"
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When Peter said, "From strangers," Jesussaid to him, "Then the sons are exempt.
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"However, so* that we do not 5offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the firstfish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me."