Matthew 17:24

"and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up.” They were exceedingly sorry."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 17:24, Jesus speaks of his upcoming crucifixion and resurrection to his disciples, a concept that deeply affected them, causing great sorrow. The original audience would have been familiar with the prophecy of Elijah, where he returns in the spirit of Elisha (2 Kings 2:9), suggesting a divine agent who will restore Israel. This context of restoration and hope amidst suffering underscores the significance of Jesus' prediction, highlighting both his coming death and subsequent triumph, concepts that were initially hard to grasp but later became central to their faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 24-27. And when they were come to Capernaum. See Barnes "Mt 4:13". They that received tribute. In the original this is, they who received the two drachms. The drachm was a Grecian coin, worth about 12 1/2 cents [about 7d.] of our money. This tribute, consisting of these two drachms, was not paid to the Roman government, but to the Jewish collectors, for the use of the temple service. It was permitted in the law of Moses, (see Ex 30:11-16,) that in numbering the people, half a shekel should be received of each man for the services of religion. This was in addition to the tithes paid by the whole nation, and seems to have been considered as a voluntary offering.

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