Matthew 17 : 1 (NLV)
Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and his brother John. He led them up to a high mountain by themselves.
Matthew 17 : 2 (NLV)
He was changed in looks before them. His face was as bright as the sun. His clothes looked as white as light.
Matthew 17 : 3 (NLV)
Moses and Elijah were seen talking with Jesus.
Matthew 17 : 4 (NLV)
Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You will let us, we will build three altars here. One will be for You and one for Moses and one for Elijah."
Matthew 17 : 5 (NLV)
While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud came over them. A voice from the cloud said, "This is My muchloved Son, I am very happy with Him. Listen to Him!"
Matthew 17 : 6 (NLV)
When the followers heard this, they got down on the ground on their faces and were very much afraid.
Matthew 17 : 7 (NLV)
Jesus came and put His hand on them. He said, "Get up! Do not be afraid."
Matthew 17 : 8 (NLV)
When they looked up, they saw no one there but Jesus only.
Matthew 17 : 9 (NLV)
As they came down from the mountain, Jesus told them in strong words, saying, "Do not tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man is raised from the dead."
Matthew 17 : 10 (NLV)
The followers asked Jesus, "Then why do the teachers of the Law say that Elijah must come first?"
Matthew 17 : 11 (NLV)
He said, "For sure, Elijah will come first and get things ready.
Matthew 17 : 12 (NLV)
But I tell you, Elijah has already come and they did not know him. They did to him whatever they wanted to do. In the same way the Son of Man will suffer from them also."
Matthew 17 : 13 (NLV)
Then the followers understood He was talking about John the Baptist.
Matthew 17 : 14 (NLV)
When they came to many people, a man came up to Jesus and got on his knees. He said,
Matthew 17 : 15 (NLV)
"Lord, have pity on my son. He is very sick and at times loses the use of his mind. Many times he falls into the fire or into the water.
Matthew 17 : 16 (NLV)
I took him to Your followers but they were not able to heal him."
Matthew 17 : 17 (NLV)
Then Jesus said, "You people of this day have no faith and you are going the wrong way. How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him here to Me."
Matthew 17 : 18 (NLV)
Jesus spoke sharp words to the demon and the demon came out of him. At once the boy was healed.
Matthew 17 : 19 (NLV)
The followers came to Jesus when He was alone. They said, "Why were we not able to put the demon out?"
Matthew 17 : 20 (NLV)
Jesus said to them, "Because you have so little faith. For sure, I tell you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to over there,' and it would move over. You will be able to do anything.
Matthew 17 : 21 (NLV)
*But this kind of demon does not go out but by prayer and by going without food so you can pray better."
Matthew 17 : 22 (NLV)
While they were still in Galilee, Jesus said to the followers, "The Son of Man will be handed over to men.
Matthew 17 : 23 (NLV)
They will kill Him, but He will be raised from the dead three days later." The followers were very sad.
Matthew 17 : 24 (NLV)
They came to the city of Capernaum. Those who gathered the tax for the house of God came to Peter. They said, "Does not your Teacher pay tax money for the house of God?"
Matthew 17 : 25 (NLV)
Peter said, "Yes." When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first. He said, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of this earth get their money or taxes, from their own people or from those of another country?"
Matthew 17 : 26 (NLV)
Peter said to Him, "From those of another country." Then Jesus said, "Then their own people do not pay taxes.
Matthew 17 : 27 (NLV)
But so we will not make them to be troubled, go down to the lake and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up. In its mouth you will find a piece of money. Take that and pay the tax for Me and yourself."
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