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Matthew 17:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" 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 17:4

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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.”

6 When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.

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"While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men seek you."

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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 17:5

"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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