Lest we cause them to stumble (ινα μη σκανδαλισωμεν αυτους). He does not wish to create the impression that he and the disciples d…

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them. That is, lest they think that we despise the temple and its service, and thus provoke needles…

Lest we should offend them — Those who note the finer shades of language can scarcely fail to trace in these words the tone of wha…

Our Savior would not willingly give cause for offense. He was not bound to pay, but rather than cause a scandal, He would pay both for Himself and …

Glossa Ordinaria: The disciples were extremely sorrowful when they heard of the Lord's passion. Therefore, so that no one woul…

Exempt though he is, Jesus will pay the tax so as not to offend. Thus he sets an example later followed by Paul (1 Corinthians 8:13; 9:…

Throw a hook. Though I acknowledge that Christ did not always have full coffers, yet I think that he was not compelled by poverty to give …

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them
Though Christ could have maintained his right of exemption from payment,…

Peter felt sure that his Master was ready to do what was right. Christ spoke first to give him proof that no thought can be withheld from him. We m…