Matthew 17:27 - Jesus' Miracle of the Fish and Coin: Proof of His Divine Control Over Creation

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. The Berean Share this on FacebookPinterestWhatsAppView as PDF Matthew 17:27 (27) Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.” New King James Version Change email Bible version Jesus' miracle consists, not only in His omniscience—knowing that the fish would yield the necessary money—but also in the fact that the first fish that took Peter's hook contained the precise sum required. The purpose and pleasure of Christ's will—which all creation obeys—guided that single fish out of multiple schools in the lake to Peter's hook. Christ, the Lord of Creation, controls all things, even the sea's fish and the earth's silver. In describing Christ as the Word, the apostle John writes, "All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made" (John 1:3). Paul confirms this in Colossians 1:16, "For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him." Using His spiritual power, He makes a fish produce the exact amount of silver coin to pay the Temple dues. This miracle reminds the disciples that He is indeed the omnipotent Son of God who controls all creation. — Martin G. Collins To learn more, see: The Miracles of Jesus Christ: The Coin in the Fish's Mouth Topics: All Things Made Through Christ God's Omnipotence God's Omniscience Miracles of Christ: Coin in Fish's Mouth Omniscience Commentary copyright © 1992-2025 Church of the Great God New King James Version copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Facebook ‌ Instagram ‌ YouTube ‌ Spotify ‌ Subscription Information This daily newsletter was sent to you at pahovis@aol.com because you subscribed at www.bibletools.org on Jan 30, 2011. Email Preferences | Unsubscribe Church of the Great God P.O. Box 471846 Charlotte, NC 28247 803-802-7075 About The Berean | Archives | Random Berean | Subscriptions