Matthew 17

1 Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves.ISV — Matthew 17:1

2 His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.ISV — Matthew 17:2

3 Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus. ^{a17:3 Lit. him}ISV — Matthew 17:3

4 Then Peter told Jesus, “Lord, it’s good that we’re here! If you want, I’ll set up three shelters ^{b17:4 Or tents} —one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”ISV — Matthew 17:4

5 He was still speaking when a bright cloud suddenly overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him. Keep on listening to him!”ISV — Matthew 17:5

6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified.ISV — Matthew 17:6

7 But Jesus came up to them and touched them, saying, “Get up, and stop being afraid.”ISV — Matthew 17:7

8 When they raised their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus all by himself.ISV — Matthew 17:8

9 On their way down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Don’t tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”ISV — Matthew 17:9

10 So the disciples asked him, “Why, then, do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”ISV — Matthew 17:10

11 He answered them, “Elijah is indeed coming and will restore all things.ISV — Matthew 17:11

12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people ^{c17:12 Lit. they} did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.”ISV — Matthew 17:12

13 Then the disciples understood that he had been speaking to them about John the Baptist. ( ; )ISV — Matthew 17:13

14 As they approached the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, ^{d17:14 Lit. him} knelt down in front of him,ISV — Matthew 17:14

15 and said, “Sir, ^{e17:15 Or Lord} have mercy on my son, because he is an epileptic and suffers terribly. Often he falls into fire and often into water.ISV — Matthew 17:15

16 I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn’t heal him.”ISV — Matthew 17:16

17 Jesus replied, “You unbelieving and perverted generation! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him here to me!”ISV — Matthew 17:17

18 Then Jesus rebuked the demon and it came out of him, and the boy was healed that very hour.ISV — Matthew 17:18

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”ISV — Matthew 17:19

20 He told them, “Because of your lack of faith. ^{f17:20 Other mss. read your little faith} I tell all of you ^{g17:20 The Gk. pronoun you is pl.} with certainty, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.ISV — Matthew 17:20

21 But this kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting.” ^{h17:21 Other mss. lack this verse} ( ; )ISV — Matthew 17:21

22 While they were gathering together ^{i17:22 Other mss. read were staying} in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.ISV — Matthew 17:22

23 They will kill him, but he will be raised on the third day.” Then they were filled with grief.ISV — Matthew 17:23

24 When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax ^{j17:24 Lit. didrachma} came up to Peter and asked, “Your teacher pays the temple tax, ^{k17:24 Lit. didrachma} doesn’t he?”ISV — Matthew 17:24

25 He answered, “Yes.” When Peter ^{l17:25 Lit. he} went home, ^{m17:25 Or went into the house} Jesus spoke to him first and asked him, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings on the earth collect tolls or tributes? From their own subjects, ^{n17:25 Lit. sons} or from foreigners?”ISV — Matthew 17:25

26 “From foreigners,” he replied. So Jesus told him, “In that case, the subjects ^{o17:26 Lit. sons} are exempt.ISV — Matthew 17:26

27 However, so that we don’t offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth, and you will find a coin. ^{p17:27 Lit. stater, a coin worth two didrachmas} Take it and give it to them for me and you.”ISV — Matthew 17:27