24 When they were come to Capernaum, the collectors came and asked Peter, Does not your teacher pay the didrachma?

25 He said, Yes. Being come into the house, before he spoke, Jesus said to him, What is your opinion, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth exact tribute or custom? from their own sons, or from others?

26 Peter answered, From others. Jesus replied, The sons then are exempted.

27 Nevertheless, lest we shall give them offense, go to the sea and throw a line, draw out the first fish that is hooked, and, having opened its mouth, you shall find a stater; take that, and give it to them for me and you.