Matthew 17

The Transfiguration

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.

Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon

14 a And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is b an epileptic and he suffers terribly. For often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. 16 And I brought him to your disciples, and c they could not heal him." 17 And Jesus answered, "O faithless and d twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? e How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me." 18 And Jesus f rebuked the demon, 2 and it 3 came out of him, and g the boy was healed instantly. 4 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" 20 He said to them, h "Because of your little faith. For i truly, I say to you, j if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, k you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and l nothing will be impossible for you." 5

Jesus Again Foretells Death, Resurrection

22 m As they were gathering 6 in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, 23 and they will kill him, and he will be raised on n the third day." And they were greatly distressed.

The Temple Tax

24 o When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of p the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the tax?" 25 He said, "Yes." And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, q "What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or r tax? From their sons or from others?" 26 And when he said, "From others," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are free. 27 However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel. 7 Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself."

  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.
  24. Cross References
    Matthew 17:14 - 19
    And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him.
    Mark 9:14 - 28
    And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.
    Luke 9:37 - 42
    On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
  25. Cross References
    Matthew 17:14 - 19
    And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him.
    Mark 9:14 - 28
    And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.
    Luke 9:37 - 42
    On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
  26. Cross References
    Matthew 4:24
    So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, epileptics, and paralytics, and he healed them.
  27. Cross References
    Matthew 10:1
    And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.
    Mark 6:7
    And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
    Luke 10:17
    The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!
  28. Cross References
    Philippians 2:15
    That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.
    John 20:27
    Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.
  29. Cross References
    John 14:9
    Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?
  30. Cross References
    Matthew 8:26
    And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, O you...
    Zechariah 3:2
    And the Lord said to Satan, "The Lord rebuke yo...
    Mark 1:25
    But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and ...
    Luke 4:35
    But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent and c...
    Luke 4:39
    And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, an...
    Jude 1:9
    But when the archangel Michael, contending with...
  31. Cross References
    Matthew 9:22
    Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, "Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well." And instantly the woman was made well.
  32. Cross References
    John 11:40
    Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?
    Matthew 6:30
    But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
  33. Cross References
    Matthew 21:21 - 22
    And Jesus answered them, "Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' it will happen.
    Mark 11:23
    Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.
  34. Cross References
    Luke 17:6
    And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
    Matthew 13:31
    He put another parable before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field.
  35. Cross References
    Matthew 17:9
    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.
    1 Corinthians 13:2
    And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
  36. Cross References
    Mark 9:23
    And Jesus said to him, "'If you can'! All things are possible for one who believes.
  37. Cross References
    Matthew 17:22 - 23
    As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.
    Mark 9:30 - 32
    They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know.
    Luke 9:43 - 45
    And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples.
    Matthew 16:21 - 28
    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.
    Matthew 20:17 - 19
    And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them.
  38. Cross References
    Matthew 17:22 - 23
    As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.
    Mark 9:30 - 32
    They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know.
    Luke 9:43 - 45
    And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples.
  39. Cross References
    Mark 8:31
    And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again.
  40. Cross References
    Mark 9:33
    And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you discussing on the way?
  41. Cross References
    Exodus 30:13
    Each one who is numbered in the census shall give this: half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel is twenty gerahs), half a shekel as an offering to the Lord.
    Exodus 38:26
    A beka a head (that is, half a shekel, by the shekel of the sanctuary), for everyone who was listed in the records, from twenty years old and upward, for 603,550 men.
  42. Cross References
    Matthew 18:12
    What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?
    Matthew 21:28
    "What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
  43. Cross References
    Matthew 22:17
    Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
    Matthew 22:19
    Show me the coin for the tax." And they brought him a denarius.
    Mark 12:14
    And they came and said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?
    Romans 13:7
    Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.
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