Matthew 17:1
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
Matthew 17:1 in other translations
| BSB | After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. |
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| WEB | After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves. |
| ASV | And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: |
| YLT | And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his brother, and doth bring them up to a high mount by themselves, |
| DARBY | And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter, and James, and John his brother, and brings them up into a high mountain apart. |
| BBE | And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter, and James, and John, his brother, and makes them go up with him into a high mountain by themselves. |
| Webster | And after six days, Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them upon a high mountain apart. |
What does Matthew 17:1 mean?
Barnes' Notes
Verses 1-9. See also Mk 9:2-10, Lk 9:28-36
Verse 1. And after six days. That is, six days from the conversation recorded in the last chapter. Luke Lk 9:28 says, about eight days after.
Matthew mentions the six days that intervened between the day of the conversation and the transfiguration. Luke includes both those days, and thus reckons eight. Besides, Luke does not pretend to fix the precise time. In the Greek it is "about eight days after."
Taketh Peter, James, and John. These three disciples were with him also in the garden of Gethsemane, Mk 14:33. He designed to fit them, in an eminent degree, for the work of the gospel ministry, by the previous manifestations of his glory, and of his patience in suffering.
Into an high mountain apart. That is, apart from the other disciples. It is commonly supposed that this was Mount Tabor, a high mountain in Galilee. The name of the mountain is not, however, mentioned in the New Testament. Luke adds, Lk 9:28 that he ascended there to pray. Our Saviour prayed much. When he did it, he chose to be alone. For this purpose he often ascended mountains, or went into the deserts. There is something in the solitude and deep and awful stillness of a lofty mountain favourable to devotion.
(g) "And after" Mk 9:2, Lk 9:28
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
The transfiguration of Christ, Mat 17:1-8. Christ's discourse with his disciples on the subject, Mat 17:9-13. He heals a lunatic, Mat 17:14-18. His discourse with his disciples on this subject also, Mat 17:19-21. He foretells his own sufferings and death, Mat 17:22, Mat 17:23. He is required to pay tribute at Capernaum, Mat 17:24-26; and provides the money by a miracle, Mat 17:27. Verse 1 After six days - Mar 9:2, has the same number; but Luke says, Luk 9:28, after eight days. The reason of this difference seems to be the following: Matthew and Mark reckon the days from that mentioned in the preceding chapter, to that mentioned in this; Luke includes both days, as well as the six intermediate: hence, the one makes eight, the other six, without any contradiction. Peter, James, and John - He chose those that they might be witnesses of his transfiguration: two or three witnesses being required by the Scripture to substantiate any fact. Eminent communications of the Divine favor prepare for, and entitle to, great services and great conflicts. The same three were made witnesses of his agony in the garden, Mat 26:37. A high mountain - This was one of the mountains of Galilee; but whether Mount Tabor or not, is uncertain. Some think it was Mount Hermon. St. Luke says, Christ and his disciples went up into the mountain to pray, Luk 9:28.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 17:1-13
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Matthew 17:1 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 17:1
- Luke 9:28-36
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. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. …
- 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.
- Mark 9:2-13
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. And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter answered and said to 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. …
- 2 Peter 1:18
And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
- 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.
- 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.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
14 He heals the lunatic,
22 foretells his own passion,
24 and pays tribute.
after.Luke, taking in both the day of the preceding discourse and that of the transfiguration, as well as the six intermediate ones, says it was eight days after.
Mr 9:2-13; Lu 9:28-36
Peter.
26:37; Mr 5:37; Lu 8:51; 2Co 13:1
an high.
2Pe 1:18
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Context
- Matthew 17:1
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
- 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 17:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y DESPUÉS de seis días, Jesús toma á Pedro, y á Jacobo, y á Juan su hermano, y los lleva aparte á un monte alto: |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et après six jours, Jésus prend avec lui Pierre, et Jacques, et Jean son frère, et les mène à l’écart sur une haute montagne. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und nach sechs Tagen nimmt Jesus den Petrus und Jakobus und Johannes, seinen Bruder, mit und führt sie auf einen hohen Berg besonders. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et post dies sex assumit Jesus Petrum, et Jacobum, et Joannem fratrem ejus, et ducit illos in montem excelsum seorsum: |