Matthew 17:2

There he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as light.

Text-Critical English NT

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

1After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.

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

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Cross References

Mark 9:3His garments became radiant and extremely white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth could whiten them.

John 1:14The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Acts 26:13when at midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who were traveling with me.

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

Revelation 10:1Then I saw a mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars 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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