Matthew 17:26

“Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 17:26

Peter saith vnto him, Of strangers. Iesus saith vnto him, Then are the children free.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When Peter said, "From strangers, Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are exempt."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And when he said, From strangers, Jesus said unto him, Therefore the sons are free.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And when he said, From other people, Jesus said to him, Then are the sons free.
- Basic English Bible

"From others," Peter answered. "Then the sons are exempt," Jesus declared.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Peter says to him, From strangers. Jesus said to him, Then are the sons free.
- Darby Bible

But that we may not scandalize them, go to the sea, and cast in a hook: and that fish which shall first come up, take: and when thou hast opened its mouth, thou shalt find a stater: take that, and give it to them for me and thee.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And when he said, From strangers, Jesus said unto him, Therefore the sons are free.
- English Revised Version

Peter said to him, "From strangers." Jesus said to him, "Therefore the children are exempt.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 17:26

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 17:26


17:26 Then are the sons free - The sense is, This is paid for the use of the house of God. But I am the Son of God. Therefore I am free from any obligation of paying this to my own Father.


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