Matthew Chapter 17
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"And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, "
"Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain by themselves."
I don't share every experience with everyone at once — some moments need quiet, trusted company rather than a crowd. Choose carefully who you let into your most significant moments.
"And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. "
"He was transformed in front of them — his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as bright as light itself."
Occasionally I let you glimpse something far bigger than the everyday, so you remember what's really there beneath the ordinary. Don't mistake the ordinary appearance of things for the whole truth of what they are.
"And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. "
"Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared, talking with Jesus."
Everything that came before me — every rule, every promise, every warning from the prophets — points towards the same thing I'm doing now. Nothing about your past has to be wasted; it can lead somewhere meaningful.
"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. "
"Peter said to Jesus: Lord, it's good that we're here — if you want, I'll put up three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
Not every powerful moment is meant to be captured or held onto forever. Let meaningful experiences shape you and then move forward, rather than trying to freeze them in place.
"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. "
"While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said: this is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased — listen to him."
When I speak, it's worth genuinely listening, not just being awestruck by the moment. Real reverence isn't admiration from a distance — it's actually doing what you've heard.
"And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. "
"When the disciples heard this, they fell face-down on the ground, absolutely terrified."
I don't expect you to be unshaken by everything overwhelming that happens to you. Fear in the face of something enormous is honest — what matters is what happens next.
"And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. "
"Jesus came over, touched them, and said: get up, don't be afraid."
After something overwhelming, I bring you back to calm rather than leaving you in fear. A simple, steady presence can undo fear faster than any explanation.
"And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. "
"When they looked up, they saw no one else — only Jesus."
Spectacular moments fade, but I remain constant afterwards. Don't chase the next big experience — build your life on what stays present with you.
"And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. "
"As they came down the mountain, Jesus told them not to tell anyone what they'd seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead."
I know some truths only make full sense once the rest of the story has played out. I ask for patience with timing, even when you're bursting to share something important.
"And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come? "
"The disciples asked him: why then do the religious teachers say Elijah has to come first?"
I welcome your honest questions, especially ones that come from something you've just witnessed yourself. Confusion after a real experience isn't doubt — it's you trying to understand properly.
"And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. "
"Jesus answered: yes, Elijah is indeed coming, and he will restore all things."
I don't dismiss what you've been taught just because I'm about to add something more to it. Respecting existing understanding while deepening it is better than simply overturning it.
"But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man of them. "
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"But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and people didn't recognise him — they did to him whatever they wanted. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands too."
I warn you honestly that doing the right thing doesn't guarantee good treatment from others. I want you prepared for that reality, not disillusioned by it when it happens.
"Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist. "
"Then the disciples realised he was talking about John the Baptist."
I want understanding to land clearly for you, even if it takes explaining more than once. When the pieces finally connect, hold onto that clarity.
"And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, "
"When they came back to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt down before him,"
I don't stay up on the mountain when there's suffering waiting below. Whatever spiritual high point you experience, let it send you back towards people who need help, not away from them.
"Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. "
"saying: Lord, have mercy on my son — he has seizures and suffers terribly, often falling into fire or into water."
I take real suffering seriously, especially when someone comes to me with honest desperation on behalf of someone they love. Never be ashamed to ask plainly and urgently for help.
"And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. "
"I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn't heal him."
I don't expect you to succeed every single time without reflection — failure is often the doorway to understanding what was actually missing. Ask honestly why something didn't work, rather than hiding it.
"Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I you? bring him hither to me. "
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"Jesus answered: you faithless and corrupt generation, how much longer must I stay with you? How much longer must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me."
I'm allowed to feel real frustration, and so are you — honest emotion doesn't cancel out love or action. Feel what you feel, then still show up and help.
"And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. "
"Jesus rebuked the demon, it left the boy, and he was healed instantly."
When you bring your worst, most stuck problems directly to me, don't be surprised by how quickly things can shift. Some things resolve fast once you stop trying to manage them alone.
"Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? "
"Afterwards the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked: why couldn't we drive it out?"
I welcome honest questions about your failures, especially asked privately and sincerely. Wanting to understand why something didn't work is the beginning of doing better.
"And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. "
"Jesus told them: because of your lack of faith. I tell you truly, if you have faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible for you."
I don't need you to have enormous, unwavering confidence — I need what trust you do have to be real and rightly placed. Even a small amount of genuine trust can move what looks immovable.
"Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. "
"This kind of spirit does not go out except through prayer and fasting."
Some struggles in you need patient, ongoing commitment, not one try. Don't give up on something hard after a single attempt — depth of care matters more than speed.
"And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: "
"While they were together in Galilee, Jesus told them: the Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men."
I tell you hard truths in advance, even about betrayal, rather than let you be blindsided. Facing a difficult truth early is better than being ambushed by it later.
"And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. "
"They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised back to life. And the disciples were filled with grief."
I don't expect you to feel instantly comforted just because I've mentioned a good ending. Grief and hope can sit together honestly — you don't have to rush past one to reach the other.
"And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? "
"When they arrived in Capernaum, the men who collected the temple tax approached Peter and asked: doesn't your teacher pay the temple tax?"
I don't dismiss everyday obligations as beneath me. Ordinary responsibilities still matter, even when you're caught up in much bigger things.
"He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? "
"Peter said yes. When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke first, asking: what do you think, Simon? Who do earthly kings collect taxes and duties from — their own children, or from other people?"
I think it's worth reasoning things through properly rather than just complying automatically. Understand why you're doing something, not just that you're expected to.
"Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. "
"Peter answered: from strangers. Jesus said: then the children are exempt."
I know my own true position, even when the world doesn't recognise it. Knowing who you really are gives you quiet confidence, even in small everyday situations.
"Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. "
"But so we don't cause unnecessary offence, go down to the lake, cast a hook, and take the first fish that bites. Open its mouth and you'll find a coin there — take that and pay the tax for both of us."
I don't insist on every right I technically have, especially over small things, if giving way keeps the peace and avoids needless offence. Choose your battles — not every point needs to be won.