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Matthew 17:25 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 17:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 17 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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?”
Matthew 17:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 17:25
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him (λέγει, Ναί. καὶ ὅτε εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν, προέφθασεν αὐτὸν ὁ Ἰησοῦς)—Peter's immediate 'Yes' (Ναί) affirms Jesus's practice of paying the tax. The verb προφθάνω (prophthānō, 'to anticipate, to come before, to prevent' in older English meaning 'precede') shows Jesus initiated conversation before Peter could speak. This demonstrates Jesus's omniscience—He knew the encounter Peter just had. His supernatural knowledge validates His subsequent teaching.What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom...
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Cross-References for Matthew 17:25
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“Caesar's. Then he said to them”
“what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar”
“for they are servants of God's service”
“Have you seen this man who is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be”
“answering”