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Matthew 17 Summary
The Transfiguration
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. He is transfigured before them, his face shining like the sun, his clothes white as light. Moses and Elijah appear and talk with him. The Father voice speaks from a bright cloud: this is my beloved Son, listen to him. The disciples fall on their faces.
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Key verses
Matthew 17:2
“And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.”
Matthew 17:5
“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
Matthew 17:7-8
“And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.”
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