Matthew 17:2
“And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.”
Matthew 17:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
- DARBYDarby
- And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
- YLTYoung'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,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
Context: Matthew 17
1And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
2And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
3And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
4Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
About Matthew 17: The Healing of the Boy with a Demon
Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.
Commentary
Matthew 17 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith and the importance of trusting in God. In this chapter, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain to witness a miraculous event. On the mountain, Jesus is transfigured before them, and Moses and Elijah appear to talk with him. This event is a powerful reminder of the power of faith and the importance of trusting in God.