BibleWord.ai› Bible› Matthew› Chapter 17› Verse 7

Matthew 17:7

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 17:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
Matthew 17:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4And Peter answered, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, I will make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
5While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
6And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
7And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
8And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, save Jesus only.
9And as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen from the dead.
10And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come?
← Matthew 17:6Matthew 17:8 →
← Full Chapter 17 Matthew Overview

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Jesus came and touched them, etc.] The disciples were at some little distance from Christ, but he observing the fear and surprise they were in, came to their relief and assistance; which he did not disdain to give, notwithstanding the glory he was covered with; but acts the part of a mediator between God and them, and lays hold on them to raise them up, whom the majesty of God’s voice had cast down: the Persic version renders it, “he came and brought them to themselves”; who were just fainting and swooning away, at the awfulness of the voice: and said, arise, and be not afraid: it is not the voice of an angry God, but of God well pleased with me, and in me with you; it is the voice of my…”
Read attributed excerpt →
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Be not afraid - And doubtless the same moment he gave them courage and strength. Matthew 17:9”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“touched: Dan 8:18, Dan 9:21, Dan 10:10, Dan 10:18; Rev 1:17 Arise: Luk 24:5; Act 9:6 Matthew 17:8”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read Matthew 17 in contextBrowse Greek word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification