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

Matthew 17:3

The Transfiguration

I. In context 4,985 passages · 1,189 chapters

The Passage Matthew 17:1-8

1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an 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.

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The Chapter Matthew 17

9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

10 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

11 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

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II. Study deeper 942 articles

Major New Testament Narratives & Events The Transfiguration of Jesus Six days after Peter's confession, on a high mountain apart: a face shining as the sun, Moses and Elias speaking with Him, and a voice from the cloud. Begin reading

Major Old Testament Narratives & Events The Prophecy of Elijah's Return Before the Day of the Lord Key People of the Bible (Character Studies) Elijah: A Prophet of Fire and Faith Major Old Testament Narratives & Events The Death of Moses Parables & Miracles of Jesus Healing the Boy with a Demon (at the Transfiguration)

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