Matthew 17:24 kjva — And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pa…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?"

— Matthew 17:24, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 17 — Context

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Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

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And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

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And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.

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And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?

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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?

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

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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.

Matthew 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:24 say?
Matthew 17:24 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?”
Where is Matthew 17:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 24.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 17:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:24 in?
Matthew 17:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 17:24?
Matthew 17:24 reads (KJVA): “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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