Matthew 17:24-26

Good News Translation

Payment of the Temple Tax

^24 (A)When Jesus and his disciples came to Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your teacher pay the Temple tax?”

²⁵ “Of course,” Peter answered.

When Peter went into the house, Jesus spoke up first, “Simon, what is your opinion? Who pays duties or taxes to the kings of this world? The citizens of the country or the foreigners?”

²⁶ “The foreigners,” answered Peter.

“Well, then,” replied Jesus, “that means that the citizens don't have to pay.