Matthew 17:27

Matthew 17:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27“But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

27However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a 17:27 A silver four-drachma Greek coinstater. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

27However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find Lit standard coin, which was a shekela shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

27However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take it and give it to them [to pay the temple tax] for you and Me.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

27“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin.17:27 Greek a stater; that is, a silver coin worth approximately one shekel Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

27“But we don’t want to make them angry. So go to the lake and throw out your fishing line. Take the first fish you catch. Open its mouth. There you will find the exact coin you need. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”

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