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Berean Standard Bible

““From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him.”

Matthew 17:26

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In Capernaum, collectors of the temple tax ask Peter whether his teacher pays it. Peter says yes, and then Jesus brings it up with him in private.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Peter said to him, “From strangers.” Jesus said to him, “Therefore the children are exempt.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when he said, From strangers, Jesus said unto him, Therefore the sons are free.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when he said, From other people, Jesus said to him, Then are the sons free.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Peter said to him, 'From the strangers.' Jesus said to him, 'Then are the sons free;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pedro le dice: De los extraños. Jesús le dijo: Luego los hijos son francos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―A los extranjeros, claro —respondió Pedro.

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