Matthew 17:6

The Transfiguration · Matthew 17:1–13
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Translations

Modern
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
Traditional
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
Literal
And having heard it, the disciples fell upon their face, and they were exceedingly terrified.
Latin
Et audientes discipuli ceciderunt in faciem suam, et timuerunt valde.

Original

Greek
English
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

Notes

People often react this way when they experience God's glory (for example, Isaiah 6:5; Daniel 8:17; 10:9, 15–19; Revelation 1:17).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah

Events

Parallels

Mark 9:1–13 Luke 9:28–36 2 Peter 1:16–21

Glossary

Elijah Glorification Glory Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Transfiguration

Topics

Being Slain in the Spirit Jesus, the Christ: Is Transfigured Mountain is Transfigured Upon The Miracles of Christ: His Transfiguration Transfiguration of Jesus Vision: Peter, James, and John of the Transfiguration of Jesus and the Appearance of Moses and Elijah