Matthew 17:5
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
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In Context
6When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.
Cross References
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the LORD’s glory filled the tabernacle.
Deuteronomy 5:22The LORD spoke these words to all your assembly on the mountain out of the middle of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick darkness, with a great voice. He added no more. He wrote them on two stone tablets, and gave them to me.
Deuteronomy 18:19It shall happen, that whoever will not listen to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
Job 38:1Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind,
Psalms 81:7You called in trouble, and I delivered you. I answered you in the secret place of thunder. I tested you at the waters of Meribah.” Selah.
Isaiah 42:21It pleased the LORD, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law and make it honourable.
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 →