Matthew 17:2

There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shown like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

In Context

1Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, and the brothers James and John, and led them up a high mountain alone.

3And all at once Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.

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Cross References

Mark 9:3and his clothes became of a more dazzling white than any bleacher in the world could make them.

John 1:14And the Word became Man, and dwelt among us, (We saw his glory — the glory of the Only Son sent from the Father), full of love and truth.

Acts 26:13that at mid-day, your Majesty, I saw right in my path, coming from the heavens, a light brighter than the glare of the sun, which shone all round me and those traveling with me.

Philippians 2:6Though the divine nature was his from the beginning, yet he did not look upon equality with God as above all things to be clung to,

Revelation 10:1Then I saw another mighty angel, descending from Heaven. His robe was a cloud; over his head was the rainbow; his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire;

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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