Matthew 17:6
When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were utterly afraid.
Text-Critical English NT
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 over and touched them, saying, “Rise; do not be afraid.”
Cross References
Acts 22:7Then I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are yoʋ persecuting me?’
2 Peter 1:18We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven when we were with him on the holy 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 →