Matthew 17:3

and lo, Moses and Elias appeared to them talking with him.

Darby Translation

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 Peter answering said to Jesus, Lord, it is good we should be here. If thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles: for thee one, and for Moses one, and one for Elias.

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Cross References

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

1 Kings 17:1And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, As Jehovah the God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except by my word.

2 Kings 2:11And it came to pass as they went on, and talked, that behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire; and they parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into the heavens.

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

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

Luke 9:30And lo, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elias,

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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