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Themes in Matthew 17

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Themes in Matthew 17

Matthew 17:1 (show verse)

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, and the brothers James and John, and led them up a high mountain alone.

Christ » Reproves » Retirement sought by
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the transfiguration of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The transfiguration
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Retirement » From worldly associations, Christ felt the need of
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Matthew 17:2 (show verse)

There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shown like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

Christ Appearance » His personal appearance figuratively described
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
Glory of Christ » In his transfiguration
Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
Face » Shining » Shining faces, general references to
Face » Transfiguring of » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Light » Miraculous
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
Light » Described as » White and pure
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Had radiant faces
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
The sun » Illustrative » Of the glory of Christ
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Matthew 17:3 (show verse)

And all at once Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » At the transfiguration of jesus
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Divinely honoured
Elijah » Appears to jesus at his transfiguration
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
moses » Present with jesus on the mount of transfiguration
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Re-appeared after death
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Matthew 17:4 (show verse)

"Master," exclaimed Peter, interposing, "it is good to be here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Elijah » Appears to jesus at his transfiguration
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Naturally impulsive
Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Peter
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
moses » Present with jesus on the mount of transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Naturally impulsive
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Matthew 17:5 (show verse)

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and there was a voice from the cloud that said-- "This is my Son, the Beloved, in whom I delight; him you must hear."

Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Christ » Heal persecution of » The father bears witness
Cloud » Appearance of the lord in
Cloud of glory » Special appearances of » At Christ's transfiguration
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
God » Voice of select readings » Witnessing to Christ's divinity
Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Love to Christ » Exhibited by God
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Revelation » The sonship of jesus is revealed
Son » Beloved
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah
Voice » God's » Witnessing to Christ's divinity
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » Sufferings of » Divine, the father bears witness

Matthew 17:6 (show verse)

The disciples, on hearing this, fell on their faces, greatly afraid.

Fear » Slavish, of wicked » Needless
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Trouble » Trouble, borrowing » Borrowing
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Matthew 17:7 (show verse)

But Jesus came and touched them, saying as he did so: "Rise up, and do not be afraid."

Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The reassuring touch
Contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The reassuring touch
Encouragement » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Personal contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The reassuring touch
Touch » Christ's secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The reassuring touch
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Matthew 17:8 (show verse)

When they raised their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus himself alone.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Matthew 17:9 (show verse)

As they were going down the mountain side, Jesus gave them this warning-- "Do not speak of this vision to any one, until the Son of Man has risen from the dead."

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ
Transfiguration » Of jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Matthew 17:10 (show verse)

"How is it," his disciples asked, "that our Teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come first?"

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Scribes » Modern » Regarded as interpreters of scripture

Matthew 17:11 (show verse)

"Elijah indeed does come," Jesus replied, "and will restore everything;

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » Mission of

And I tell you that Elijah has already come, and people have not recognized him, but have treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, too, the Son of Man is destined to undergo suffering at men's hands."

Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Church » Garments of » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)
white Raiment » The heavenly garment

Matthew 17:13 (show verse)

Then the disciples understood that it was of John the Baptist that he had spoken to them.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)

Matthew 17:14 (show verse)

When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, and, kneeling down before him, said:

Christ » Miracles of » Lunatic child
Demons » The epileptic boy
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Epilepsy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Of Christ » Lunatic child
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out

Matthew 17:15 (show verse)

"Master, take pity on my son, for he is epileptic and suffers terribly; indeed, he often falls into the fire and into the water;

Matthew 17:16 (show verse)

I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him."

Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure

Matthew 17:17 (show verse)

"O faithless and perverse generation!" Jesus exclaimed, "how long must I be among you? how long must I have patience with you? Bring the boy here to me."

Apostles » Moral state of, before pentecost
Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » On account of their unbelief
Demons » The epileptic boy
Distrust » Doubt » The disciples powerless to heal
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Faithlessness » Rebuked by Christ » The disciples powerless to heal
Infidelity » Doubt » The disciples powerless to heal
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Reproof » On account of » Unbelief
Titles and names of the wicked » Perverse and crooked generation
Unbelief » Instances of » Disciples
Unbelief » Rebuked by Christ

Matthew 17:18 (show verse)

Then Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy; and he was cured from that very hour.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » Cast out of men
Demons » The epileptic boy
Devils » Cast out
Evil » Spirits » Cast out of men
Exorcists » Cast out of men
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cast out of men, (evil spirits)

Matthew 17:19 (show verse)

Afterwards the disciples came up to Jesus, and asked him privately: "Why was it that we could not drive it out?"

Distrust » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Scepticism » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac
Unbelief » The reward for not believing the lord
Unbelief » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac

Matthew 17:20 (show verse)

"Because you have so little faith," he answered; "for, I tell you, if your faith were only like a mustard-seed, you could say to this mountain 'Move from this place to that!' and it would be moved; and nothing would be impossible to you."

Blessings » According to faith
Distrust » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Faith » All difficulties overcome by
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for having faith
Faith's blessing » Blessings according to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » Faith, even as a grain of mustard seed, mighty
Miracles » Faith required in » Those who performed
Miracles » Faith required in those who perform
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Mountain » Removed by faith
Mountains » Illustrative » Of difficulties
Reproof » On account of » Unbelief
Scepticism » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac
Unbelief » The reward for not believing the lord
Unbelief » Instances of » Disciples
Unbelief » Was an impediment to the performance of miracles
Unbelief » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac

Matthew 17:21 (show verse)

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Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Fasting » Duty of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Power » Of prayer » Increased by self-denial
Prayer » Power of » Increased by self-denial

Matthew 17:22 (show verse)

While Jesus and his disciples were together in Galilee, he said to them: "The Son of Man is destined to be betrayed into the hands of his fellow-men,

Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Jesus resides in
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Matthew 17:23 (show verse)

And they will put him to death, but on the third day he will rise." And the disciples were greatly distressed.

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Matthew 17:24 (show verse)

After they had reached Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple-rate came up to Peter, and said: "Does not your Master pay the Temple-rate?"

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Tribute money
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Piece of money found in the fish's mouth
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the temple tax money in the fish's mouth
King » Poll tax
Miracles » Of Christ » Tribute money
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The temple tax money obtained from a fish's mouth
Tax » Jesus pays
Taxes » Examples of
Taxes » General references to
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » General references to
Tribute » Examples of
Tribute » General references to
Tribute » Christ to avoid offence wrought a miracle to pay, for himself and peter
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Matthew 17:25 (show verse)

"Yes," answered Peter. But, on going into the house, before he could speak, Jesus said: "What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings take taxes or tribute? From their sons, or from others?"

Jesus The Prophet » God commands us to hear
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Piece of money found in the fish's mouth
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the temple tax money in the fish's mouth
King » Poll tax
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The temple tax money obtained from a fish's mouth
Tax » Jesus pays
Tribute » Christ to avoid offence wrought a miracle to pay, for himself and peter
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Matthew 17:26 (show verse)

"From others," answered Peter. "Well then," continued Jesus, "their sons go free.

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Piece of money found in the fish's mouth
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the temple tax money in the fish's mouth
King » Poll tax
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The temple tax money obtained from a fish's mouth
Tax » Jesus pays
Tribute » Christ to avoid offence wrought a miracle to pay, for himself and peter
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Matthew 17:27 (show verse)

Still, that we may not shock them, go and throw a line into the Sea; take the first fish that rises, open its mouth, and you will find in it a piece of money. Take that, and give it to the collectors for both of us."

duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Effort demanded » Money for taxes
Fish » Miraculous draughts of
Fish » Caught » Hooks
Fish » Miracles connected with » Coin obtained from mouth of
Fishes » Taken with » Hooks
Fishes » Miracles connected with » Procuring tribute money from
Galilee » Sea of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Piece of money found in the fish's mouth
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the temple tax money in the fish's mouth
King » Poll tax
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The temple tax money obtained from a fish's mouth
the Miracles of Christ » Tribute money
Nation » Duty to
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Discovering the tribute money
Sea » Of galilee
Tax » Jesus pays
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Tribute » Christ to avoid offence wrought a miracle to pay, for himself and peter
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations