Matthew 17 : 1 (NCV)
Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John, the brother of James, up on a high mountain by themselves.
Matthew 17 : 2 (NCV)
While they watched, Jesus' appearance was changed; his face became bright like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
Matthew 17 : 3 (NCV)
Then Moses and Elijahn appeared to them, talking with Jesus.
Matthew 17 : 4 (NCV)
Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you want, I will put up three tents here -- one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
Matthew 17 : 5 (NCV)
While Peter was talking, a bright cloud covered them. A voice came from the cloud and said, "This is my Son, whom I love, and I am very pleased with him. Listen to him!"
Matthew 17 : 6 (NCV)
When his followers heard the voice, they were so frightened they fell to the ground.
Matthew 17 : 7 (NCV)
But Jesus went to them and touched them and said, "Stand up. Don't be afraid."
Matthew 17 : 8 (NCV)
When they looked up, they saw Jesus was now alone.
Matthew 17 : 9 (NCV)
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone about what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Matthew 17 : 10 (NCV)
Then his followers asked him, "Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?"
Matthew 17 : 11 (NCV)
Jesus answered, "They are right to say that Elijah is coming and that he will make everything the way it should be.
Matthew 17 : 12 (NCV)
But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him. They did to him whatever they wanted to do. It will be the same with the Son of Man; those same people will make the Son of Man suffer."
Matthew 17 : 13 (NCV)
Then the followers understood that Jesus was talking about John the Baptist.
Matthew 17 : 14 (NCV)
When Jesus and his followers came back to the crowd, a man came to Jesus and bowed before him.
Matthew 17 : 15 (NCV)
The man said, "Lord, have mercy on my son. He has epilepsyn and is suffering very much, because he often falls into the fire or into the water.
Matthew 17 : 16 (NCV)
I brought him to your followers, but they could not cure him."
Matthew 17 : 17 (NCV)
Jesus answered, "You people have no faith, and your lives are all wrong. How long must I put up with you? How long must I continue to be patient with you? Bring the boy here."
Matthew 17 : 18 (NCV)
Jesus commanded the demon inside the boy. Then the demon came out, and the boy was healed from that time on.
Matthew 17 : 19 (NCV)
The followers came to Jesus when he was alone and asked, "Why couldn't we force the demon out?"
Matthew 17 : 20 (NCV)
Jesus answered, "Because your faith is too small. I tell you the truth, if your faith is as big as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. All things will be possible for you."
Matthew 17 : 22 (NCV)
While Jesus' followers were gathering in Galilee, he said to them, "The Son of Man will be handed over to people,
Matthew 17 : 23 (NCV)
and they will kill him. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead." And the followers were filled with sadness.
Matthew 17 : 24 (NCV)
When Jesus and his followers came to Capernaum, the men who collected the Temple tax came to Peter. They asked, "Does your teacher pay the Temple tax?"
Matthew 17 : 25 (NCV)
Peter answered, "Yes, Jesus pays the tax." Peter went into the house, but before he could speak, Jesus said to him, "What do you think? The kings of the earth collect different kinds of taxes. But who pays the taxes -- the king's children or others?"
Matthew 17 : 26 (NCV)
Peter answered, "Other people pay the taxes." Jesus said to Peter, "Then the children of the king don't have to pay taxes.
Matthew 17 : 27 (NCV)
But we don't want to upset these tax collectors. So go to the lake and fish. After you catch the first fish, open its mouth and you will find a coin. Take that coin and give it to the tax collectors for you and me."
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