Matthew 17:6
The disciples, on hearing this, fell on their faces, greatly afraid.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
In Context
7But Jesus came and touched them, saying as he did so, “Rise up, and do not be afraid.”
Cross References
Acts 22:7I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’
2 Peter 1:18These were the words that we heard, borne to our ears from heaven, when we were with him on that sacred mountain.
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 →