The coin in the fish's mouth. This is one of the three miracles of our Lord which are peculiar to this Gospel St. Matthew seems to concern himself particularly with matters which present Jesus as King-Messiah; and this occurrence was in his view specially notable, as herein Christ claimed for himself a royal position—Son in his Father's house.
Bible Commentary
Matthew 17:24-27
Matthew 17:24-27
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
The Daily Devotional
One devotional. Every morning.
The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.
We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.
Continue tomorrow
Turn Bible study into a daily habit
Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.
Recommended reading
More for Matthew 17:24-27
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Matthew 17 — OverviewMatthew 17 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have, I. Christ in his pomp and glory transfigured,
ver. 1-13. II. Christ in his power and grace, casting the devil out of
a child, ver. 14-21. And, III. Christ in his poverty and great…Matthew 17 — OverviewMatthew 17 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeMatthew 17:1, The transfiguration of Christ; Matthew 17:14, He heals the lunatic, Matthew 17:22. foretells his own passion, Matthew 17:24. and pays tribute.Matthew 17:22-27Matthew 17:22-27 · The Pulpit CommentaryReturn to Galilee.
I. REITERATED PREDICTIONS OF THE COMING PASSION.
1. The Lord alone with the twelve. He returns to Galilee, but no longer for teaching. He revisits the old familiar spots with the shadow of death…Matthew 17:22-27Matthew 17:22-27 · The Pulpit CommentaryGreatness in submission
The originality of Jesus meets us at every turn. The men of this world seek greatness in self-assertion and resistance—by force and cunning. Christ exhibits it in condescension and patience.
I.…Matthew 17:24-27Matthew 17:24-27 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here an account of Christ's paying tribute.
I. Observe how it was demanded, v. 24. Christ was now at Capernaum, his
headquarters, where he mostly resided; he did not keep from thence, to
decline being…Matthew 17:24Matthew 17:24 · The Pulpit CommentaryCapernaum. Once more before the final scene he visited the spot so dear to his human heart—"his own city." They that received tribute money ( οἱτα Ì δι ìδραχμα λαμβα ìνοντες). This is an unfortunate rendering, as it…
commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.