Matthew 17:22–27
As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, 'The
Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him,
and on the third day he will be raised.' And they were greatly distressed. When
they reached Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came to Peter and
said, 'Does your teacher not pay the temple tax?' He said, 'Yes, he does.' And
when he came home, Jesus spoke of it first, asking, 'What do you think, Simon?
From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tribute? From their children or
from others?' When Peter said, 'From others', Jesus said to him, 'Then the
children are free. However, so that we do not give offence to them, go to the
lake and cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its
mouth, you will find a coin; take that and give it to them for you and me.'
Reflection
Can I imagine how I might live without Jesus?
How do I hear Jesus’ words and receive the assurance of his
abiding presence?