Matthew 17:3
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 17
“And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.”Matthew 17:3
What Does Matthew 17:3 Mean?
Matthew 17:3 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 17:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Peter 1:17“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Mark 9:4“And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.”Acts 7:37“This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.”Malachi 4:5“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:”Luke 24:44“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.”1 Kings 18:36“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”Deuteronomy 18:18“I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.”Deuteronomy 34:5“So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.”Deuteronomy 34:10“And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,”1 Kings 17:1“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.”2 Kings 2:11“And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.”Matthew 17:10“And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?”Luke 1:17“And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”Luke 9:30“And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:”Luke 9:33“And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.”Luke 16:16“The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.”Luke 24:27“And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.”2 Corinthians 3:7“But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:”Matthew 11:13“For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.”John 1:17“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
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