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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:24-27

24-27 Peter felt sure that his Master was ready to do what was right. Christ spoke first to give him proof that no thought can be withholden from him. We must never decline our duty for fear of giving offence; but we must sometimes deny ourselves in our worldly interests, rather than give offence. However the money was lodged in the fish, He who knows all things alone could know it, and only almighty power could bring it to Peter's hook. The power and the poverty of Christ should be mentioned... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 17:1-99

Matthew 17 THE TRANSFIGURATION, WITH which this chapter opens, furnished a view of the kingdom, inasmuch as Jesus Himself, shining as the sun, was the central figure, and with Him in heavenly conditions were Moses and Elias, whilst three disciples in earthly conditions had a share in it. The “bright cloud” which overshadowed them was evidently the reappearance of that which once dwelt on the tabernacle, and out of it spoke the voice of God the Father, declaring Jesus to be the Son, the beloved... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 17:24-26

The question of the Temple-tax: v. 24. And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter and said, Doth not your Master pay tribute? v. 25. 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? v. 26. Peter saith unto Him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. Capernaum was still... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 17:24-27

G. The Church at free, and yet voluntarily subject, and paying Tribute to the ancient Temple at the time of its approaching end. Matthew 17:24-2724And when they were come to Capernaum,29 they that received [the receivers of the] tribute money [τὰ δίδραχμα i.e., two drachmas, or half a shekel]30 came to Peter, and said, Doth not your Master pay tribute [τὰ δίδραχμα]? 25He saith, Yes. And when he was [had] come into the house, Jesus prevented him [anticipated him],31 saying, What thinkest thou,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 17:22-27

Pay Tribute Where It Is Due Matthew 17:22-27 All Jews were required to pay the half-shekel for the maintenance of the Temple services. See Exodus 30:13 . As God’s own Son, our Lord might surely have claimed exemption from taxation for His Father’s house. But He waived His claims, that He might not put a stumbling-block in the way of others. We must often conform to requirements that seem needless, because of the effect of our example on others who have not had the advantages of our... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 17:1-27

"After six days." Days of silence. No record have we of what transpired in those days. The strange declarations of the Cross had crushed the hearts of these men. Now to three of their number, as special training for special work, was granted this wondrous vision of glory. The true force and meaning of all this they did not comprehend until the Spirit came. That then the value of the experience was appreciated is evident from Peter's reference to the vision ( 2Pe 1:16-19 ). Again a contrast!... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 17:21-27

Seeing Christ in Matthew Matthew 17:21-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS In Matthew we have decided to address ourselves to Christ's relationship to His people. For our introduction we will center our thought on a verse of Scripture found in Matthew 17:27 . Peter had been troubled about the tax money. 1. Let us look at it this way. Christ is with us in the hour of every difficulty. He seemed to be saying to Peter, You need money to pay the taxes, Me and thee for it. This spirit of comradeship in every... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:1-27

Jesus Is Confirmed As The Son of God, Begins To Establish His New Congregation, Reaches Out To Gentiles, Is Acknowledged As Messiah By His Disciples, and Reveals His Inherent Glory (13:53-17:27). The advance of the Kingly Rule of Heaven leading up to the final consummation having been made clear by His parables Jesus is now confirmed as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33; Matthew 16:16; Matthew 18:26) and begins to establish a new open community (Matthew 14:13-21; Matthew 15:32-39; Matthew 16:18;... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:24-27

Jesus Again Reveals His Sonship (17:24-27). In contrast with man’s coming treatment of Him Jesus continues to reveal His Sonship preparatory to what is coming. What follows is not just an outlandish display of power and knowledge with little significance, it is a specific indication that He is no longer subject to men. To pay the Temple Tax to His Father from His own earthly resources would have been to indicate that He was still subject to men, and an acknowledgement that He was not truly the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:26

‘And when he said, “From strangers,” Jesus said to him, “Therefore the sons are free.” ’ When Peter necessarily replies, ‘of strangers’, Jesus then points out that therefore the sons, (and especially the Son), are free of the burden of the tax, for no King will look to his sons for the tax. This primarily means Himself as the Father’s Son, but it also includes in the end all those who through Him are sons of God. read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:24-27

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 17:1-99

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 17:24-26

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 17:24-27

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 17:22-27

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 17:1-27

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 17:21-27

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:1-27

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:24-27

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:26

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