Matthew 17:3

All at once Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

2There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

4“Master,” exclaimed Peter, interposing, “it is good to be here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

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Cross References

Matthew 11:13For the teaching of all the prophets and of the Law continued until the time of John;

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

Luke 9:30And all at once two men were talking with Jesus; they 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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