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Matthew 17:24

Matthew 17:24
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when they were come to Capernaum,.... Called Christ's own city, Mat 9:1 where he dwelt some time Mat 4:13 and Peter…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 17:24-27

And when they were come to Capernaum - See the notes at Mat 4:13. They that received tribute - In the original this is,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 17:24-27

We have here an account of Christ's paying tribute.

I. Observe how it was demanded, Mat 17:24. Christ was now at…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Jesus pays the half shekel of the Sanctuary

Peculiar to St Matthew

24. they that received i. e. "the collectors of."…

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