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# But so that we do not cause the tax collectors to sin, go
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"But we do not want to make the tax collectors angry. So, go."
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# throw in a hook
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Fishermen tied hooks to the end of a line, then threw it in the water to catch fish. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# its mouth
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"the fish's mouth"
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# a shekel
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a silver coin worth four days' wages (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
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# Take it
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"Take the shekel"
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# for me and you
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Here "you" is singular and refers to Peter. Each man had to pay a half shekel tax. So one shekel would be enough for Jesus and Peter to pay their taxes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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