Matthew 17:3

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

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2There he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as light.

4So Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If yoʋ want, we will make three shelters here, one for yoʋ, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

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Cross References

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

Mark 9:4Then Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

Luke 9:30And behold, two men were talking with him; 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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