Matthew 17:3

And Moses and Elijah came before their eyes, talking with him.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2And he was changed in form before them; and his face was shining like the sun, and his clothing became white as light.

4And Peter made answer and said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if you will let me, I will make here three tents, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 34:5So death came to Moses, the servant of the Lord, there in the land of Moab, as the Lord had said.

1 Kings 17:1And Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, By the living Lord, the God of Israel, whose servant I am, there will be no dew or rain in these years, but only at my word.

2 Kings 2:11And while they went on their way, going on talking together, suddenly there were carriages and horses of fire separating them from one another and Elijah went up to heaven in a great wind.

Matthew 11:13For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.

Mark 9:4And there came before them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Luke 9:30And two men, Moses and Elijah, were talking with him;

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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