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The Temple Tax in the Fish’s Mouth
The article recounts the question of the Temple tax, dealt with by Jesus at Capernaum. Asserting his divine sonship, Jesus nevertheless pays the tax to avoid causing offense, thereby demonstrating his wisdom. The miracle of the fish underscores divine providence and Jesus’ commitment to social and religious laws.
Nehemiah 10.31 (King James Version) :And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day: and that we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org