Matthew 17:3 nasb — And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

NASB

"And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him."

— Matthew 17:3, NASB

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Matthew 17 — Context

1

Six days later Jesus *took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and *led them up on a high mountain by themselves.

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And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.

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And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

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Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

5

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!"

6

When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified.

Matthew 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:3 say?
Matthew 17:3 in the NASB reads: “And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.”
Where is Matthew 17:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 3.
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 17:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:3 in?
Matthew 17:3 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 17:3?
Matthew 17:3 reads (NASB): “And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.” 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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