KJV ORIGINAL
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Peter said yes. But when he walked into the house, Jesus jumped in before he could say anything: 'What do you think, Simon? When kings collect taxes, do they make their own kids pay, or do they tax everyone else?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus always knows what's coming and he's got a point to make.
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