Matthew 17:2 kjva — And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light."

— Matthew 17:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 17 — Context

1

And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,

2

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

3

And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.

4

Then answered 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.

5

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Matthew 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:2 say?
Matthew 17:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.”
Where is Matthew 17:2 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 2.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 17:2.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:2 in?
Matthew 17:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 17:2?
Matthew 17:2 reads (KJVA): “And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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