Matthew 17

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 17 of 28

1 And after six days, Jesus takes along Peter and James, and his brother John, and leads up them up into a high mountain privately.

2 And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His clothing became white as the light.

3 And, behold! Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

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Chapter Summary

1 The transfiguration of Christ. 14 He heals the boy from the demon’s affliction on him, 22 ForeTells His own passion, 24 and pays tribute.

Key Greek Words

μεθ’ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
θέλεις desire, be disposed (forward), intend G2309
μίαν a(-n, -ny, certain) G1520
σφόδρα exceeding(-ly),, greatly, sore, very G4970
⸂προσῆλθεν come thereunto, consent, G4334

People & Context

The Transfiguration

On a high mountain, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, speaking with Moses and Elijah while a heavenly voice affirms Him.

Paying the Temple Tax

To avoid causing a stumble, Jesus instructs Peter to pay the didrachma tax using a stater coin miraculously found in the mouth of a fish.

Timeline

The Transfiguration

On a high mountain, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, speaking with Moses and Elijah while a heavenly voice affirms Him.

Matthew 17:1-13
Paying the Temple Tax

To avoid causing a stumble, Jesus instructs Peter to pay the didrachma tax using a stater coin miraculously found in the mouth of a fish.

Matthew 17:24-27

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