📖 Matthew — Chapter 17 (KJV)
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Matthew 17:1 And Rafter six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
Matthew 17:2 And was Rtransfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Matthew 17:3 And, Rbehold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
Matthew 17:4 Then Ranswered 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.
Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold Ra voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Matthew 17:6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
Matthew 17:7 And Jesus came and Rtouched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
Matthew 17:8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, Rthey saw no man, save Jesus only.
Matthew 17:9 And as they came down from the mountain, RJesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
Matthew 17:10 And his disciples asked him, saying, RWhy then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
Matthew 17:11 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, Rand restore all things.
Matthew 17:12 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, Rand they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
Matthew 17:13 Then Rthe disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.
Matthew 17:14 And Rwhen they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
Matthew 17:15 Lord, Rhave mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
Matthew 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, Rand they could not cure him.
Matthew 17:17 Then Jesus answered and said, RO faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
Matthew 17:18 And Jesus Rrebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
Matthew 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, RBecause of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Matthew 17:21 Howbeit Rthis kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Matthew 17:22 And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, RThe Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
Matthew 17:23 And Rthey shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.
Matthew 17:24 And Rwhen they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
Matthew 17:25 He saith, RYes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Matthew 17:26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Matthew 17:27 Notwithstanding, Rlest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 17:1–13 — The transfiguration directs attention to the beloved Son
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus is transfigured before three disciples; Moses and Elias appear and the cloud’s voice calls them to hear the beloved Son. Jesus then explains Elias’s coming and the Son of man’s suffering.
Key Truth: Hear Jesus even when his mission overturns expectations.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And after six ____ Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth …” (Matthew 17:1)
Find it in Matthew 17:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not …” (Matthew 17:7)
Find it in Matthew 17:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John …” (Matthew 17:13)
Find it in Matthew 17:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 17:14–21 — A distressed father receives help despite the disciples’ failure
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A father brings his afflicted son after the disciples fail to help him. Jesus rebukes the devil and later speaks to the disciples about unbelief, faith, prayer, and fasting.
Key Truth: Let failure turn you toward dependence rather than self-sufficiency.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they ____ come to the multitude, there came to him a certain …” (Matthew 17:14)
Find it in Matthew 17:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Then came the disciples to ____ apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?” (Matthew 17:19)
Find it in Matthew 17:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” (Matthew 17:21)
Find it in Matthew 17:21 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 17:22–27 — Suffering is foretold and tribute is provided
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus again announces betrayal, death, and resurrection, which grieves the disciples. A question about tribute leads to teaching concerning sons and a remarkable provision to avoid offence.
Key Truth: Hold confidence in Jesus together with considerate conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The ____ of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:” (Matthew 17:22)
Find it in Matthew 17:22 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the ____ free.” (Matthew 17:26)
Find it in Matthew 17:26 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his ____ , thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, …” (Matthew 17:27)
Find it in Matthew 17:27 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Deuteronomy 18:15 — The call to hear the promised prophet connects with the heavenly command to hear Jesus.
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Reflect and Apply
Where do you need to hear Jesus more attentively instead of relying on your expectations?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 17:1–13 (The transfiguration directs attention to the beloved Son) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 17:14–21 (A distressed father receives help despite the disciples’ failure) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 17:22–27 (Suffering is foretold and tribute is provided) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What command accompanies the voice identifying the beloved Son?
5. What explanation does Jesus give for the disciples' failure?
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