Matthew 17:7
But Jesus came and touched them, saying as he did so, “Rise up, and do not be afraid.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
In Context
6The disciples, on hearing this, fell on their faces, greatly afraid.
8When they raised their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus himself alone.
Cross References
Luke 24:5But, when in their fear the women bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why are you looking among the dead for him who is living?
Revelation 1:17And, when I saw him, I fell at his feet like one dead. He laid his hand on me and said – ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
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 →