Volume 5 · Chapter 351 · Pp. 380-384
A tribute to the Temple paid with the money found in the mouth of the fish.
Chapter 351 recounts the return journey to Capernaum by two hired boats on a calm lake, highlighting the disciples' financial concerns, particularly Judas's worry about lacking money after recent expenses. The dialogue between Judas and Thomas reveals their differing attitudes towards material needs and reliance on divine providence. The narrative sets the stage for the episode involving the payment of the Temple tribute using the money found in the mouth of a fish, emphasizing themes of faith and trust in God's provision.
Themes: Faith in Providence, Divine Provision, Trust in God, Discipleship, Temple Tribute, Material Concerns