Verse 25
Yes. Showing that the Lord did pay. Compare Matthew 17:27 .
prevented = anticipated: i.e. spoke first, or forestalled. Greek. prophthano. Occurs only here.
of = from. Greek. apo , as in Matthew 17:9 , not in verses: Matthew 17:17 , Matthew 17:12 , Matthew 17:13 .
earth. Greek. ge App-129 .
custom = toll, or duty.
tribute = tax. Greek. kensos, from Latin. census, which = registration, which involved taxation.
children = sons. App-108 . Not the same as Matthew 17:18 .
strangers = those of other families: i.e. not their own sons. Not foreigners. Greek. allotrios. App-124 .
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