Coin in the fish's mouth

The coin in the fish's mouth is one of the miracles of Jesus, recounted in the Gospel of Matthew 17:24–27. == Biblical account == In Matthew's account, in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax ask Peter whether his teacher pays the tax, and Peter replies "Yes." When Peter returns to where they are staying, Jesus speaks of the matter, asking Peter's opinion: "From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes, from their own children or from others? " Peter answers, "from others", and Jesus replies: "Then the children are exempt.

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Coin in the fish's mouth

The coin in the fish's mouth is one of the miracles of Jesus, recounted in the Gospel of Matthew 17:24–27. == Biblical account == In Matthew's account, in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax ask Peter whether his teacher pays the tax, and Peter replies "Yes." When Peter returns to where they are staying, Jesus speaks of the matter, asking Peter's opinion: "From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes, from their own children or from others? " Peter answers, "from others", and Jesus replies: "Then the children are exempt.

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