24 When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came up to Peter and said, "Your teacher pays the temple tax, doesn't he?"
25 He answered, "Yes."When Peter went home, Jesus spoke to him first, saying,"What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings on the earth collect tolls or tributes? From their own subjects,or from foreigners?"
26 When he said, "From foreigners," Jesus said to him,"In that case, the subjectsare exempt.
27 However, so that we don't offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open itsmouth, and you will find a coin.Take it and give it to them for me and you."