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Matthew 17:27 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Matthew 17:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 17 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents”
Matthew 17:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 17:27
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them (ἵνα δὲ μὴ σκανδαλίσωμεν αὐτούς)—the conjunction ἵνα μή ('lest, so that not') introduces purpose: Jesus pays to avoid σκανδαλίζω (causing to stumble, giving offense). Though exempt, He accommodates weak consciences. This exemplifies Paul's later teaching (Romans 14:13-21; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13): don't cause others to stumble over non-essential matters. Christian freedom serves love, not self-assertion. Jesus models humility—voluntarily limiting freedom for others' spiritual good.Go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first com...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 17:27
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“that our service may not be blamed”
“But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.”
“I brought myself under bondage to all”
“that”
“if food causes my brother to stumble”
“and not to please ourselves.”
“and said to him”
“and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.”
“drink wine”
“that you shall drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”