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Peter said to him, "From strangers." Jesus said to him, "Therefore the sons are exempt.
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Jesus, the Exempt Son
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus's main point is a profound claim about His identity. By using the analogy of earthly kings not taxing their own children, Jesus declares that He, as the unique Son of God, is exempt from the temple tax owed to His Father. This isn't just about money; it's a declaration of His divine Sonship and authority.
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The sons (ο υιο). Christ, of course, and the disciples also in contrast with the Jews. Thus a reply to Peter's prompt "Yes." Logic…
19th Century
Anglican
Of strangers—The answer must be looked at from the Eastern rather than the European theory of taxation. To the Jews, as to other E…
Baptist
Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Peter was in such a hurry to vindicate his Lo…
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Peter’s defense of Jesus is misguided. Once they are alone in the house, Jesus takes the initiative and asks Peter a provocative question about a c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Peter says to him The Vulgate Latin reads, "and he said": and so the Ethiopic, and Munster's Hebrew Gospel; but with…
Presbyterian
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, He foretells the tranquility of glory, which is assaulted by diabolical possession and the disturbance of men. He foretells that the first as…
