The Transfiguration

Matthew 17

1 g And after six days Jesus took with him h Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was i transfigured before them, and j his face shone like the sun, and k his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for l Elijah." 5 He was still speaking when, behold, m a bright cloud overshadowed them, and m a voice from the cloud said, n "This is my beloved Son, 1 with whom I am well pleased; o listen to him." 6 When p the disciples heard this, q they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and r touched them, saying, "Rise, and s have no fear." 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

9 t And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, u "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead." 10 And the disciples asked him, "Then why do the scribes say v that first Elijah must come?" 11 He answered, "Elijah does come, and w he will restore all things. 12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but x did to him whatever they pleased. y So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands." 13 z Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 17:1 - 8
    And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
    Mark 9:2 - 8
    And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them.
    Luke 9:28 - 36
    Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 26:37
    And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled.
    Mark 5:37
    And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 17:1 - 8
    And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
    Mark 9:2 - 8
    And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them.
    Luke 9:28 - 36
    Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
  4. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 3:18
    And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
  5. Cross References
    Revelation 1:16
    In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.
    Revelation 10:1
    Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire.
  6. Cross References
    Daniel 7:9
    As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire.
    Matthew 28:3
    His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
    Psalms 104:2
    Covering yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent.
  7. Cross References
    Malachi 4:5
    Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes.
  8. Cross References
    2 Peter 1:17
    For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
    Exodus 24:15 - 16
    Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.
  9. Cross References
    2 Peter 1:17
    For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
    Exodus 24:15 - 16
    Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.
  10. Cross References
    Matthew 3:17
    And behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
  11. Cross References
    Acts 3:22
    Moses said, 'The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You shall listen to him in whatever he tells you.
  12. Cross References
    2 Peter 1:18
    We ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain.
  13. Cross References
    Genesis 17:3
    Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him.
    Ezekiel 1:28
    Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud on the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of one speaking.
    Revelation 1:17
    When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, "Fear not, I am the first and the last.
  14. Cross References
    Daniel 8:18
    And when he had spoken to me, I fell into a deep sleep with my face to the ground. But he touched me and made me stand up.
    Daniel 10:10
    And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.
    Daniel 10:18
    Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me.
  15. Cross References
    Matthew 14:27
    But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.
  16. Cross References
    Matthew 17:9 - 13
    And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.
    Mark 9:9 - 13
    And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
  17. Cross References
    Matthew 8:4
    And Jesus said to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to them.
    Matthew 12:16
    And ordered them not to make him known.
  18. Cross References
    Matthew 17:9 - 13
    And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.
    Mark 9:9 - 13
    And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
  19. Cross References
    Matthew 11:14
    And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come.
    Malachi 4:5 - 6
    Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes.
  20. Cross References
    Luke 1:16 - 17
    And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.
    Acts 1:6
    So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?
    Acts 3:21
    Whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.
  21. Cross References
    Matthew 14:3
    For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
    Matthew 14:10
    He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
  22. Cross References
    Matthew 16:21
    From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
  23. Cross References
    Matthew 16:12
    Then they understood that he did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
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