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Matthew 17:25

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He said, "Yes." When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?"

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Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.
The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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Capernaum was a fishing town on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Galilee, where Jesus based much of his ministry. There, the temple-tax collectors question Peter, setting up Jesus’ teaching that, as God’s Son, he is free from the tax yet humbly provides it.

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Matthew 17:25 mentions Capernaum and Galilee.

Capernaum · AVRAMGR
Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש

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