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Matthew 17:8

What does Matthew 17:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 17:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 17:8 means

Upon lifting their eyes, the disciples saw no one else present—neither Moses nor Elijah, nor even the bright cloud—only Jesus. This singular focus on Jesus reinforces the Father's declaration to "hear ye him," emphasizing Jesus' unique and preeminent role. The departure of the Old Testament figures confirms that Jesus alone is the ultimate revelation of God, fulfilling and superseding all that came before.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, but Jesus only.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and having lifted up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus only.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they lifting up their eyes, saw no one, but only Jesus.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus alone.

Context

This verse brings the miraculous vision to its conclusion, clarifying the ultimate focus for the disciples. It directly follows Jesus' reassurance and the disciples' regaining their composure. The removal of Moses and Elijah after God's declaration further underlines Jesus' supremacy, reinforcing the central message of the transfiguration for the disciples' ongoing journey with Him.

v.7And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

v.8This passage

v.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.

Cross references

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

  • Acts 12:10

    And when they were past the first and the second guard, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth into the city; which opened to them of its own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and straightway the angel departed from him.

  • Mark 9:8

    And suddenly looking round about, they saw no one any more, save Jesus only with themselves.

  • Luke 9:36

    And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.

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