Matthew 17:6

On hearing this voice, the disciples fell on their faces and were filled with terror.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

In Context

5He was still speaking when a luminous cloud spread over them; and a voice was heard from within the cloud, which said, "This is My Son dearly beloved, in whom is My delight. Listen to Him."

7But Jesus came and touched them, and said, "Rouse yourselves and have no fear."

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Cross References

Acts 22:7I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, "`Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?'

2 Peter 1:18And we ourselves heard these words 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 →

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