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Matthew 17:3

And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with him.

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In The King James Version

And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.

In Context

2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.

4And having responded, Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here. If thou desire, we could make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 34:5So Moses the servant of LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of LORD.

1 Kings 17:1And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the sojourners of Gilead, said to Ahab, As LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.

2 Kings 2:11And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, which divided them both apart. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

Matthew 11:13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Mark 9:4And Elijah with Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.

Luke 9:30And behold, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elijah,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:2-14

The Transfiguration of Christ. 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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