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Matthew 17:7

What does Matthew 17:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 17:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 17:7 means

Jesus gently approaches the terrified disciples, touches them, and reassures them with the command, "Arise, and be not afraid." His touch and calming words demonstrate His compassionate care for them, alleviating their fear in the face of divine power. This intimate gesture shifts their focus from overwhelming terror back to the comforting presence of their Lord, bringing peace amidst the extraordinary.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jesus came and put his hand on them and said, Get up and have no fear.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Jesus having come near, touched them, and said, `Rise, be not afraid,'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus came and touched them: and said to them: Arise, and fear not.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jesus coming to [them] touched them, and said, Rise up, and be not terrified.

Context

This verse shows Jesus' compassionate response to the disciples' fear-filled reaction. It immediately follows their prostrate, terrified state after hearing God's voice. Jesus' reassuring actions mark a pivot in the narrative, moving from divine awe to a comforting, personal interaction, drawing them back to a place of trust and understanding.

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

v.7This passage

v.8And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, save Jesus only.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Daniel 10:18

    Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.

  • Revelation 1:17

    And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as one dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last,

  • Matthew 14:27

    But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

  • Daniel 8:18

    Now as he was speaking with me, I fell into a deep sleep with my face toward the ground; but he touched me, and set me upright.

  • Daniel 10:10

    And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

  • Luke 24:5

    and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

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