Matthew 17:2

And he was transfigured before them. And his face shined brightly like the sun. And his garments were made white like snow.

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In The King James Version

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

In Context

1And after six days, Jesus took Peter and James and his brother John, and he led them onto a lofty mountain separately.

3And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, speaking with him.

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Cross References

Psalms 104:2Sing to him, and sing psalms to him. Describe all his wonders.

Mark 9:3And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were speaking with Jesus.

John 1:14And the Word became flesh, and he lived among us, and we saw his glory, glory like that of an only-begotten Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Acts 26:13at midday, O king, I and those who were also with me, saw along the way a light from heaven shining around me with a splendor greater than that of the sun.

Philippians 2:6who, though he was in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be seized.

Revelation 10:1And I saw another strong Angel, descending from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet were like columns of fire.

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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