Matthew 17:6 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.”

Matthew 17:6 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 17:6 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 17:6 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.”

Matthew 17:6 — World English Bible

Matthew 17:6 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. ”

Matthew 17:6 — American Standard Version

Matthew 17:6 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And the disciples having heard, did fall upon their face, and were exceedingly afraid,”

Matthew 17:6 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 17:6 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And the disciples hearing [it] fell upon their faces, and were greatly terrified. ”

Matthew 17:6 — Darby Translation

Matthew 17:6 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And when the disciples heard that, they fell on their faces, and were sore afraide.”

Matthew 17:6 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 17:6 in Context — Matthew 17

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.

6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.

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What Does Matthew 17:6 Mean?

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