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Matthew 17:13 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer. "
Matthew 17:13
Verse in Context
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11 Jesus answered them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things;
12 but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they didn’t recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them.”
13 Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer.
14 When they came to the multitude, a man came to him, kneeling down to him and saying,
15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is epileptic and suffers grievously; for he often falls into the fire, and often into the water.
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Matthew 17:1
"After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves."
Matthew 17:2
"He was changed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light."
Matthew 17:3
"Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him."
Matthew 17:4
"Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”"
Matthew 17:5
"While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”"
Matthew 17:6
"When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid."
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