The Hidden Coin
C. J. Maginn, M. A. 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?… 1. The Divine knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. A lesson of moderation. The coin was only enough to pay the tax. Christ had am desire for earthly possessions. 3. For the purpose of supporting the ordinances of religion. 4. Learn to trust our Lord in trying circumstances. (C. J. Maginn, M. A.) 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?"