What does Matthew 17:24-26 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tributea money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
He 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?
Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him,Then are the children free.