27 However, so that we do not (A)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 [a]stater. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.”

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  1. Matthew 17:27 A silver four-drachma Greek coin

27 “But so that we may not cause offense,(A) go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”

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27 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.

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