Notice Respecting Our Lord
J. Hirst. 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. His POVERTY. Hence learn: Contentment and resignation, benevolence and liberality. II. His PEACEABLE SPIRIT. Hence take example — Of a candid spirit towards brethren who differ from us, particularly in meats and drinks; of prudence in our intercourse with the world, especially in attempts to do good. III. HIS DIVINITY. Learn, hence, that He is an all-sufficient Saviour and an Almighty Friend, a formidable enemy. IV. His SYMPATHY. He took on Him our nature, that He might sympathize with our weakness and suffering; He gives us a share in all His possessions (John 17:24; John 14:2, 3). (J. Hirst.) 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?"