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Book of Matthew
Chapter 17  -  Read Chapter
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:1 JFB -> Commentary on 17:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:1 PNT -> Commentary on 17:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 17:1 TFG -> Commentary on 17:1 TSK -> Commentary on 17:1 TSK -> Entry for 17:1 WEN -> Notes on 17:1 NTB -> Colors; James; Jesus, The Christ; John; Mountain; Peter; Vision TTT -> Miracles of Christ, The EBD -> James; John; Peter; Transfiguration, the SBD -> John the apostle; Tabor; Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:1 WJD -> Devotional using 17:1 17:1 - [In Context] Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John the brother of James and went up on a high mountain. They were all alone there.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:2 JFB -> Commentary on 17:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:2 PNT -> Commentary on 17:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:2 SRN -> Study Notes on 17:2 TFG -> Commentary on 17:2 TSK -> Commentary on 17:2 TSK -> Entry for 17:2 WEN -> Notes on 17:2 NTB -> Colors; Face; Jesus, The Christ; Light; Mountain; Peter; Transfiguration; Vision TTT -> Excellency and Glory of Christ, The; Light; Miracles of Christ, The; Sun, The EBD -> Cloak; Peter; Transfiguration, the; White SBD -> Tabor; Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:2 WJD -> Devotional using 17:2 17:2 - [In Context] While these followers watched him, Jesus was changed. His face became bright like the sun. And his clothes became white as light.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:3 JFB -> Commentary on 17:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:3 PNT -> Commentary on 17:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:3 TFG -> Commentary on 17:3 TSK -> Commentary on 17:3 TSK -> Entry for 17:3 WEN -> Notes on 17:3 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Elijah; Jesus, The Christ; Moses; Mountain; Peter; Transfiguration; Vision TTT -> Miracles of Christ, The EBD -> Peter; Transfiguration, the SBD -> Piece of silver; Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:3 WJD -> Devotional using 17:3 17:3 - [In Context] Then two men were there, talking with Jesus. The men were Moses and Elijah. F236
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:4 JFB -> Commentary on 17:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:4 PNT -> Commentary on 17:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:4 TFG -> Commentary on 17:4 TSK -> Commentary on 17:4 TSK -> Entry for 17:4 WEN -> Notes on 17:4 NTB -> Elijah; Fellowship; Jesus, The Christ; Love; Moses; Mountain; Peter; Transfiguration; Vision TTT -> Miracles of Christ, The EBD -> Peter; Transfiguration, the SBD -> Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:4 WJD -> Devotional using 17:4 17:4 - [In Context] Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you want, I will put three tents here--one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:5 JFB -> Commentary on 17:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:5 PNT -> Commentary on 17:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:5 TFG -> Commentary on 17:5 TSK -> Commentary on 17:5 TSK -> Entry for 17:5 WEN -> Notes on 17:5 NTB -> Cloud; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Mountain; Revelation; Transfiguration; Vision TTT -> Cloud of Glory; Love to Christ; Miracles of Christ, The EBD -> Cloud; Peter; Transfiguration, the SBD -> Piece of silver; Transfiguration, The TV -> Devotional using 17:5 WJD -> Devotional using 17:5 TV -> Devotional using 17:5 WJD -> Devotional using 17:5 TV -> Devotional using 17:5 17:5 - [In Context] While Peter was talking, a bright cloud came over them. A voice came from the cloud. The voice said, "This (Jesus) is my Son and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Obey him!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:6 JFB -> Commentary on 17:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:6 PNT -> Commentary on 17:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:6 TFG -> Commentary on 17:6 TSK -> Commentary on 17:6 TSK -> Entry for 17:6 WEN -> Notes on 17:6 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Mountain; Transfiguration; Vision TTT -> Miracles of Christ, The EBD -> Peter; Transfiguration, the SBD -> Piece of silver; Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:6 WJD -> Devotional using 17:6 17:6 - [In Context] The followers with Jesus heard this voice. They were very afraid, so they fell to the ground.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:7 JFB -> Commentary on 17:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:7 PNT -> Commentary on 17:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:7 TFG -> Commentary on 17:7 TSK -> Commentary on 17:7 TSK -> Entry for 17:7 WEN -> Notes on 17:7 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Mountain; Transfiguration; Vision TTT -> Miracles of Christ, The EBD -> Peter; Transfiguration, the SBD -> Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:7 WJD -> Devotional using 17:7 17:7 - [In Context] But Jesus came to the followers and touched them. Jesus said, "Stand up. Don't be afraid."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:8 JFB -> Commentary on 17:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:8 PNT -> Commentary on 17:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:8 TFG -> Commentary on 17:8 TSK -> Commentary on 17:8 TSK -> Entry for 17:8 WEN -> Notes on 17:8 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Mountain; Transfiguration; Vision TTT -> Miracles of Christ, The EBD -> Peter; Transfiguration, the SBD -> Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:8 WJD -> Devotional using 17:8 17:8 - [In Context] The followers looked up, and they saw Jesus was now alone.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:9 JFB -> Commentary on 17:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:9 PNT -> Commentary on 17:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:9 SRN -> Study Notes on 17:9 TFG -> Commentary on 17:9 TSK -> Commentary on 17:9 TSK -> Entry for 17:9 WEN -> Notes on 17:9 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Mountain; Transfiguration; Vision EBD -> Peter SBD -> Piece of silver; Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:9 WJD -> Devotional using 17:9 17:9 - [In Context] Jesus and the followers were walking down the mountain. Jesus commanded the followers, "Don't tell any person about the things you saw on the mountain. Wait until the Son of Man F237 has been raised from death. Then you can tell people about what you saw."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:10 JFB -> Commentary on 17:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:10 PNT -> Commentary on 17:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:10 SRN -> Study Notes on 17:10 TFG -> Commentary on 17:10 TSK -> Commentary on 17:10 TSK -> Entry for 17:10 WEN -> Notes on 17:10 NTB -> Elijah; Jesus, The Christ; Prophecy; Scribe (S) TTT -> Scribes EBD -> Elijah SBD -> Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:10 WJD -> Devotional using 17:10 17:10 - [In Context] The followers asked Jesus, "Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah F238 must come F239 first {before the Christ F240 comes}?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:11 JFB -> Commentary on 17:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:11 PNT -> Commentary on 17:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:11 TFG -> Commentary on 17:11 TSK -> Commentary on 17:11 TSK -> Entry for 17:11 WEN -> Notes on 17:11 NTB -> Elijah; Jesus, The Christ; John; Prophecy SBD -> Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:11 WJD -> Devotional using 17:11 17:11 - [In Context] Jesus answered, "They are right to say that Elijah is coming. And it is true that Elijah will make all things the way they should be.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:12 JFB -> Commentary on 17:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:12 PNT -> Commentary on 17:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:12 TFG -> Commentary on 17:12 TSK -> Commentary on 17:12 TSK -> Entry for 17:12 WEN -> Notes on 17:12 NTB -> Elijah; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Prophecy EBD -> Malachi, Prophecies of SBD -> Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:12 WJD -> Devotional using 17:12 17:12 - [In Context] But I tell you, Elijah has already come. People did not know who he was. People did to him all the {bad} things they wanted to do. It is the same with the Son of Man. F241 Those same people will make the Son of Man suffer."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 17:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 17:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 17:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 17:13 JFB -> Commentary on 17:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 17:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 17:13 PNT -> Commentary on 17:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 17:13 TSK -> Commentary on 17:13 TSK -> Entry for 17:13 WEN -> Notes on 17:13 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; John; Prophecy SBD -> Transfiguration, The WJD -> Devotional using 17:13 WJD -> Devotional using 17:13 17:13 - [In Context] Then the followers understood that Jesus meant that John the Baptizer was really Elijah.
FOOTNOTES: F236: Moses and Elijah   Two important Jewish leaders in the past. F237: Son of Man   A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13-14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people. F238: Elijah   A man that spoke for God about 850 B.C. F239: Elijah must come   See Mal. 4:5-6. F240: Christ   The "anointed one" (Messiah) or chosen one of God. F241: Son of Man   A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13-14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.