Matthew 17:27
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King James Version (modern wording)
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go you to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first comes up; and when you have opened his mouth, you shall find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and you.
Matthew 17:27 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But, lest we cause them to stumble, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a shekel: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Matthew 17:27 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”
Matthew 17:27 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 17:27 say?
Matthew 17:27 in modern King James wording reads: "Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go you to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first comes up; and when you have opened his mouth, you shall find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and you."
Where is Matthew 17:27 found in the Bible?
Matthew 17:27 is verse 27 of chapter 17 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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