Jesus prevented him — Just when St. Peter was going to ask him for it. Of their own sons, or of strangers? — That is, such as are not of their own family.
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Matthew 17:25
25 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?