Matthew 17:2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

English Standard Version
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.

New American Standard Bible
And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He was transformed in front of them, and His face shone like the sun. Even His clothes became as white as the light.

International Standard Version
His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.

American Standard Version
and he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow.

Darby Bible Translation
And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;

Young's Literal Translation
and he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments did become white as the light,

Cross References

Exodus 34:29
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.

Song of Solomon 6:10
Who is she that looks forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?

Matthew 17:1
And after six days Jesus takes Peter, James, and John his brother, and brings them up into an high mountain apart,

Matthew 17:3
And, behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with him.

Revelation 1:16
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shines in his strength.

Revelation 10:1
And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was on his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

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Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

17:1-13 Now the disciples beheld somewhat of Christ's glory, as of the only begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith, when they would have to witness his crucifixion; and would give them an idea of the glory prepared for them, when changed by his power and made like him. The apostles were overcome by the glorious sight. Peter thought that it was most desirable to continue there, and to go no more down to meet the sufferings of which he was so unwilling to hear. In this he knew not what he said. We are wrong, if we look for a heaven here upon earth. Whatever tabernacles we propose to make for ourselves in this world, we must always remember to ask Christ's leave. That sacrifice was not yet offered, without which the souls of sinful men could not have been saved; and important services were to be done by Peter and his brethren. While Peter spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, an emblem of the Divine presence and glory. Ever since man sinned, and heard God's voice in the garden, unusual appearances of God have been terrible to man. They fell prostrate to the earth, till Jesus encouraged them; when looking round, they beheld only their Lord as they commonly saw him. We must pass through varied experiences in our way to glory; and when we return to the world after an ordinance, it must be our care to take Christ with us, and then it may be our comfort that he is with us.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

CHAPTER 17

Mt 17:1-13. Jesus Is Transfigured—Conversation about Elias. ( = Mr 9:2-13; Lu 9:28-36).

For the exposition, see on [1321]Lu 9:28-36.