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Matthew 17:5

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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.

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  1. Matthew 17:3

    And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.

  2. 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.

  3. Matthew 17:6

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

  4. Matthew 17:7

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

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