SEV Biblia, Chapter 17:26
Pedro le dice: De los extraos. Jess le dijo: Luego los hijos estn exentos.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 17:26
Verse 26. Then are the children free] As this money is levied for the support of that temple of which I am the Lord, then I am not obliged to pay the tax; and my disciples, like the priests that minister, should be exempted from the necessity of paying.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 26. Peter saith unto him , etc.] The Vulgate Latin reads, and he said: and so the Ethiopic, and Munsters Hebrew Gospel; but without doubt Peter is meant, and rightly expressed; whose answer to Christs question is, of strangers : meaning not foreigners, or such who formerly belonged to other nations, but were now taken captive, and brought into subjection; but their own native subjects, so called, in distinction from their domestics, their children, and those of their own family: Jesus saith unto him, then are the children free ; from paying custom, tribute, and taxes, and leaves Peter to make the application; and which he suggested might be made, either thus: supposing it was a civil tax, that since he was the son of David, king of Israel, was of his house and family, and heir apparent to his throne and kingdom; according to this rule, he must be exempt from such tribute: or, thus; taking it to have respect to the half shekel, paid on a religious account, for the service of the temple worship; that since he was the Son of the King of kings, for the support of whose worship and service that money was collected; and was also the Lord and proprietor of the temple, and greater than that, he might well be excused the payment of it.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 24-27 - Peter felt sure that his Master was ready to do what was right. Chris spoke first to give him proof that no thought can be withholden from him. We must never decline our duty for fear of giving offence; but we must sometimes deny ourselves in our worldly interests, rather tha give offence. However the money was lodged in the fish, He who know all things alone could know it, and only almighty power could bring it to Peter's hook. The power and the poverty of Christ should be mentioned together. If called by providence to be poor, like our Lord let us trust in his power, and our God shall supply all our need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. In the way of obedience, in the course, perhaps, of our usual calling, as he helpe Peter, so he will help us. And if any sudden call should occur, whic we are not prepared to meet, let us not apply to others, till we firs seek Christ __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
λεγει 3004 5719 V-PAI-3S αυτω 846 P-DSM ο 3588 T-NSM πετρος 4074 N-NSM απο 575 PREP των 3588 T-GPM αλλοτριων 245 A-GPM εφη 5346 5713 V-IXI-3S αυτω 846 P-DSM ο 3588 T-NSM ιησους 2424 N-NSM αραγε 686 PRT ελευθεροι 1658 A-NPM εισιν 1526 5748 V-PXI-3P οι 3588 T-NPM υιοι 5207 N-NPM
Robertson's NT Word Studies
17:26 {The sons} (hoi huioi). Christ, of course, and the disciples also in contrast with the Jews. Thus a reply to Peter's prompt "Yes." Logically (arage) free from the temple tax, but practically not as he proceeds to show.
