New American Standard Bible

Matthew 17:25-27 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

25. He said, "Yes." And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs or poll-tax, from their sons or from strangers?"

26. When Peter said, "From strangers," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are exempt.

27. However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me."