Matthew 17:27
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them,.... Though Christ could have maintained his right of exemption from…
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
a piece of money Literally, a stater; a Greek silver coin equivalent to the Hebrew shekel, or to four drachmæ in Greek…
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