Matthew 17: 25 - 27
What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take customs or taxes, from their sons or from strangers? [Peter answered "from strangers."] Then the sons are free. Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.
This passage comes from Matthew 17, and is about 1.1/2 years into Jesus earthly ministry. This passage needs some explanation in order to understand it. On the surface,we see Peter and Jesus entering the Synagogue at Capernaum and Peter is stopped by the rabbi's and asked if Peter and Jesus pay the Temple Tax, Peter replies that they do, then he asks Jesus about it. Jesus tells Peter they are exempt from the tax; then Jesus tells Peter to go to the sea, and put a hook in the water, the first fish that comes up will have a coin to pay for both of us. Matthew chapter 17 opens with the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, Jesus let his closest disciples witness His Godness. This passage takes place toward the end of the chapter. Seems Peter forgot, who Jesus is, or where Jesus came from. I will have to continue this on next post.
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