Matthew 17:3

Behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah talking with him.

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

In Context

2He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as brilliant as the light.

4Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you desire, I will make here three shelters—one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 34:5So Moses the servant of Yahweh, died there in the land of Moab, as the word of Yahweh promised.

1 Kings 17:1Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As Yahweh, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there will not be dew or rain these years unless I say so.”

2 Kings 2:11As they still went on and talked, behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared, which separated the two men from each other, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

Matthew 11:13For all the prophets and the law have been prophesying until John;

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

Luke 9:30Behold, two men were talking with him, 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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