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Matt. 17:1 After six days probably indicates that they are still in Caesarea Philippi. Peter and James, and John. The inner circle of disciples. high mountain. Church tradition identifies this as Mount Tabor, about 12 miles (19 km) from the Sea of Galilee. Most scholars favor Mount Hermon, outside of Galilee and rising 9,166 feet (2,794 m) above sea level.
Matt. 17:2 was transfigured. Jesus’ physical transformation was a reminder of the glory he had before he became man (John 1:14; 17:5; Phil. 2:6–7). It was also a preview of his future glory (2 Pet. 1:16–18; Rev. 1:16).
Matt. 17:3 Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets, which bear witness to Jesus as the Messiah (compare 5:17).
Matt. 17:4 three tents. Peter wishes to respond to this glorious event, though he clearly misunderstands the uniqueness of Jesus as the divine Son of God (see also Luke 9:33–34 and note).
Matt. 17:5 bright cloud. Similar to the cloud of God’s presence and glory that appeared at various times in the OT (e.g., Ex. 13:21–22; 1 Kings 8:10–13). voice. Compare Matt. 3:17.
Matt. 17:6 terrified. Fear was a common experience of people in the OT who witnessed the reality of God’s presence (e.g., Ex. 19:16; Deut. 5:5).
Matt. 17:9 Tell no one the vision. See note on 8:4; see also 9:30; 12:16; 16:20.
Matt. 17:10–13 Elijah has already come. See notes on Mal. 4:4–6; Matt. 11:14.
Matt. 17:13 Then the disciples understood. “Understanding” is a key theme in Matthew’s Gospel.
Matt. 17:20 little faith. See note on 6:30. mountain. Compare 21:21–22.
Matt. 17:22–23 to be delivered. This is Jesus’ second prediction of his death (see 16:21).
Matt. 17:24 two-drachma tax. Exodus 30:11–16 required each person over the age of 20 to give a half-shekel offering (the equivalent of two drachmas) for the support of the tabernacle. This requirement was later applied to the temple.
Matt. 17:25–26 Then the sons are free. Because the temple is God the Father’s own house, the Son and those he has brought into the Father’s family (12:48–50) are exempt from the temple tax.
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