Matthew 17:25
“He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?”
What does Matthew 17:25 mean?
Matthew 17:25 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?" In this verse, we…
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In Matthew 17:25, we find a fascinating interaction between Jesus and Peter that holds tremendous significance for us not only as believers but also as children of the King. The verse reads: "He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What…
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Dear Heavenly Father, We approach Your throne of grace today, deeply moved and contemplative as we meditate on the words of our Lord Jesus as recorded in Matthew 17:25: "He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon…
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