Matthew 17:1

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 17

“And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,”Matthew 17:1

What Does Matthew 17:1 Mean?

Matthew 17:1 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to Matthew 17:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Luke 9:28“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.”John 1:14“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”Mark 9:2“And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.”Matthew 26:37“And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.”Mark 5:37“And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.”2 Corinthians 13:1“This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”2 Peter 1:18“And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.”Acts 3:1“Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.”1 Kings 19:11“And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:”Luke 8:51“And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.”John 20:26“And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.”Matthew 4:21“And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.”Matthew 10:2“Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;”Mark 13:3“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,”

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