Mat 17:24 | HCSB | STEP | When they came to Capernaum , those who collected the double-drachma tax approached Peter and said , “Doesn’t your Teacher pay the double-drachma tax?”

Matthew 17:24

Paying the Temple Tax

24 When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the double-drachma tax ^{▼▼Jewish men paid this tax to support the temple; Ex 30:11-16. A double-drachma could purchase 2 sheep.} approached Peter and said, “Doesn’t your Teacher pay the double-drachma tax?” ^b