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Matthew 17:24 Β· KJV

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

King James Version

What does Matthew 17:24 mean? β†’

Passage Context

22And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
23And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.
24And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
25He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
26Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does paying taxes mean to you in your faith journey?

2

How do you balance civic duties with spiritual obligations?

3

When have you felt challenged by societal expectations?

Life Application

responsibility

Consider how you can fulfill your civic duties while maintaining your faith values.

community

Engage in discussions about faith and responsibility within your community.

Places in This Verse

Capernaum(Kfar Nahum today)

An ancient fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, known for being the home of several apostles.

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