Matthew 17:3

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

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

In Context

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

4Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 34:5So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the LORD’s word.

1 Kings 17:1Elijah the Tishbite, who was one of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.”

2 Kings 2:11As they continued on and talked, behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

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

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

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