Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 17, 22-27

GOSPEL 

“They will kill him, and on the third day he will be resurrected. The sons are free from taxes ” 

Alleluia. Alleluia.

By proclaiming the Gospel,

God calls you to share in

the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Alleluia. (cf. 2 Th 2:14) 

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 17, 22-27 

At that time,

    as Jesus and the disciples were gathered in Galilee,

he said to them:

“The Son of man is going to be delivered into the hands of men;

    they will kill him,

and on the third day he will be resurrected. "

And they were greatly distressed.

    As they reached Capernaum,

those who collect the royalty of the two drachmas for the Temple

came to find Peter and said to him:

“Your master pays the two drachmas well, doesn't he? "

    He replied:

" Yes. "

When Peter came into the house,

Jesus spoke first:

" Simon, what is your opinion?

The kings of the earth,

who do they collect taxes from?

Of their sons, or of other people? "

    Pierre answered him:

" Others. "

And Jesus continued:

" So the sons are free.

    But, so as not to scandalize the people,

go therefore as far as the sea,

cast the hook,

and catch the first fish that will bite;

open your mouth,

and there you will find a four-drachma coin.

Take it, you will give it for me and for yourself. " 

    - Let us acclaim the Word of God.