KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But listen, we don't want to cause drama with them. Go down to the lake, throw in a fishing line, and catch the first fish that bites. When you open its mouth, you'll find a coin inside — take that and pay the tax for both of us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God provides in the most unexpected ways when you're trying to do the right thing.
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