Matthew 17:27

However, 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.”

1 Corinthians 8:13

Therefore, if [my eating a certain] food causes my brother to stumble (sin), I will not eat [such] meat ever again, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.

Genesis 1:28

And God blessed them [granting them certain authority] and said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subjugate it [putting it under your power]; and rule over (dominate) the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every living thing that moves upon the earth.”

1 Kings 17:4

You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to sustain you there [with food].”

Psalm 8:8

The birds of the air, and the fish of the sea,
Whatever passes through the paths of the seas.

Jonah 1:17

Now the Lord had prepared (appointed, destined) a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights.

Jonah 2:10

So the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah up onto the dry land.

Matthew 15:12-14

Then the disciples came and said to Jesus, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard you say this?”

John 6:61

But Jesus, aware that His disciples were complaining about it, asked them, “Does this cause you to stumble and take offense?

Romans 14:21

It is good [to do the right thing and] not eat meat or drink wine, or do anything that offends your brother and weakens him spiritually.

Romans 15:1-3

Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:9

Only be careful that this liberty of yours [this power to choose] does not somehow become a stumbling block [that is, a temptation to sin] to the weak [in conscience].

1 Corinthians 9:19-22

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ].

1 Corinthians 10:32-33

Do not offend Jews or Greeks or even the church of God [but live to honor Him];

2 Corinthians 6:3

we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].

Titus 2:7-8

And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,

Hebrews 2:7-8

“You have made him for a little while lower [in status] than the angels;
You have crowned him with glory and honor,
And set him over the works of Your hands;

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Matthew 17:27

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Lest

And take

That take

2 Corinthians 8:9

James 2:5

General references

2 Corinthians 6:3

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Bible References