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Matthew 17:3 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him. "

Matthew 17:3

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1 After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.

2 He was changed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.

3 Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him.

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.”

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.”

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Luke 9:30

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Mark 9:4

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"When Moses was done speaking with them, he put a veil on his face."

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"They met Moses and Aaron, who stood along the way, as they came out from Pharaoh."

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Acts 7:31

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"When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight. As he came close to see, the voice of the Lord came to him,"

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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 17:4

"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."

Matthew 17:7

"Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.”"

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