Matthew 17:24 nasb — When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay…

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"When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma tax?""

— Matthew 17:24, NASB

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Matthew 17 — Context

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["But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting."]

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And while they were gathering together in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men;

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and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day." And they were deeply grieved.

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When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma tax?"

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He *said, "Yes." And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs or poll-tax, from their sons or from strangers?"

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When Peter said, "From strangers," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are exempt.

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"However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me."

Matthew 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:24 say?
Matthew 17:24 in the NASB reads: “When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma tax?"”
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 (NASB): “When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma tax?"” 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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