Matthew 17:26

“Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Peter saith unto him,.... The Vulgate Latin reads, "and he said": and so the Ethiopic, and Munster's Hebrew Gospel; but…

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

then are the children free "the sons are exempt from tribute." The deduction is, "Shall He whom thou hast rightly named…