Nature Miracles

The Coin in the Fish's Mouth

Temple Tax Provision

Description

To pay the temple tax without causing offense, Jesus instructed Peter to cast a hook into the sea. In the mouth of the first fish caught, Peter found a coin sufficient for both their taxes.

Key Verses

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.

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