Finding the Tribute Money
T. Champness. Matthew 17:24-27 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Does not your master pay tribute?… I. The MODESTY of Jesus. Rather than offend prejudice He would waive His claim — the children are free. II. The POVERTY of Jesus. III. The RESOURCES of Jesus. Though He had-not the money, He knew where it was. If God dare trust His people He would put them in the way of getting wealth that now lies waste. IV. God DOES NOT OFTEN ACT WITHOUT HUMAN AGENCY. He uses the best means — Peter was a fisherman. V. HE WHO WORKS FOR JESUS IS SURE TO GET HIS PAY. "And give unto them for thee and me." Peter in obeying Christ paid his own taxes. In keeping His commandments there is great reward. (T. Champness.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? WEB: When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, "Doesn't your teacher pay the didrachma?"