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Matthew 17:24 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Matthew 17:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 17 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Temple Tax
“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pence sterling; about thirty seven cents”
Matthew 17:24 (KJV)
Historical Context for Matthew 17:24
People Mentioned
Commentary on Matthew 17:24
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter (Ἐλθόντων δὲ αὐτῶν εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ προσῆλθον οἱ τὰ δίδραχμα λαμβάνοντες τῷ Πέτρῳ)—Capernaum was Jesus's ministry headquarters (4:13). The τὰ δίδραχμα (didrachma, 'two drachma') refers to the half-shekel temple tax required of every Jewish male over 20 (Exodus 30:11-16). The collectors approached Peter, perhaps because he was prominent or owned a house there. And said, Doth not your master pay tribute? (καὶ εἶπαν, Ὁ διδάσκαλος ὑμῶν οὐ τελεῖ τὰ δίδραχμα;)—the question expects a positive answer ('Your teacher does...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 17:24
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“everyone who passes over to those who are numbered”