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Yielding Rights to Avoid Offense
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus, despite being exempt as God's Son, chose to pay the temple tax. He did this "lest we cause them to stumble." This provides a powerful example for believers: sometimes it is wiser to set aside personal rights or freedoms to avoid creating unnecessary barriers or prejudice against the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 17:27
18th Century
Theologian
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them. That is, lest they think that we despise the temple and its service, and thus provoke needles…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 17:27
Lest we cause them to stumble (ινα μη σκανδαλισωμεν αυτους). He does not wish to create the impression that he and the disciples d…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 17:27
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 17:27
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:…
John Calvin
On Matthew 17:27
16th Century
Theologian
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 …
John Gill
On Matthew 17:27
17th Century
Pastor
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them
Though Christ could have maintained his right of exemption from payment,…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 17:24–27
17th Century
Minister
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…