24 And when they came to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Does not your teacher pay tribute?

25 He said, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus preceded him, saying, What think you, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

26 Peter said unto him, Of strangers. Jesus said unto him, Then are the children free.

27 However, lest we should offend them, go to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first comes up; and when you have opened its mouth, you shall find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and you.