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Evangelium secundum Matthaeum, 17

1. et post dies sex adsumpsit Jesus Petrum et Jacobum et Johannem fratrem ejus et ducit illos in montem excelsum seorsum

1. And after six days Jesus taketh unto him Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart:

2. et transfiguratus est ante eos et resplenduit facies ejus sicut sol vestimenta autem ejus facta sunt alba sicut nix

2. And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow.

3. et ecce apparuit illis Moses et Helias cum eo loquentes

3. And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with him.

4. respondens autem Petrus dixit ad Jesum Domine bonum est nos hic esse si vis faciamus hic tria tabernacula tibi unum et Mosi unum et Heliæ unum

4. And Peter answering, said to 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.

5. adhuc eo loquente ecce nubes lucida obumbravit eos et ecce vox de nube dicens hic est Filius meus dilectus in quo mihi bene conplacuit ipsum audite

5. And as he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them. And lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him.

6. et audientes discipuli ceciderunt in faciem suam et timuerunt valde

6. And the disciples hearing, fell upon their face, and were very much afraid.

7. et accessit Jesus et tetigit eos dixitque eis surgite et nolite timere

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

8. levantes autem oculos suos neminem viderunt nisi solum Jesum

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

9. et descendentibus illis de monte præcepit Jesus dicens nemini dixeritis visionem donec Filius hominis a mortuis resurgat

9. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying: Tell the vision to no man, till the Son of man be risen from the dead.

10. et interrogaverunt eum discipuli dicentes quid ergo scribæ dicunt quod Heliam oporteat primum venire

10. And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elias must come first?

11. at ille respondens ait eis Helias quidem venturus est et restituet omnia

11. But he answering, said to them: Elias indeed shall come, and restore all things.

12. dico autem vobis quia Helias jam venit et non cognoverunt eum sed fecerunt in eo quæcumque voluerunt sic et Filius hominis passurus est ab eis

12. But I say to you, that Elias is already come, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they had a mind. So also the Son of man shall suffer from them.

13. tunc intellexerunt discipuli quia de Johanne Baptista dixisset eis

13. Then the disciples understood, that he had spoken to them of John the Baptist.

14. et cum venisset ad turbam accessit ad eum homo genibus provolutus ante eum dicens Domine miserere filii mei quia lunaticus est et male patitur nam sæpe cadit in ignem et crebro in aquam

14. And when he was come to the multitude, there came to him a man falling down on his knees before him, saying: Lord, have pity on my son, for he is a lunatic, and suffereth much: for he falleth often into the fire, and often into the water.

15. et obtuli eum discipulis tuis et non potuerunt curare eum

15. And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

16. respondens Jesus ait o generatio incredula et perversa quousque ero vobiscum usquequo patiar vos adferte huc illum ad me

16. Then Jesus answered and said: O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.

17. et increpavit ei Jesus et exiit ab eo dæmonium et curatus est puer ex illa hora

17. And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil went out of him, and the child was cured from that hour.

18. tunc accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum secreto et dixerunt quare nos non potuimus eicere illum

18. Then came the disciples to Jesus secretly, and said: Why could not we cast him out?

19. dicit illis propter incredulitatem vestram amen quippe dico vobis si habueritis fidem sicut granum sinapis dicetis monti huic transi hinc et transibit et nihil inpossibile erit vobis

19. Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For, amen I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, Remove from hence hither, and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you.

20. hoc autem genus non eicitur nisi per orationem et jejunium

20. But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting.

21. conversantibus autem eis in Galilæa dixit illis Jesus Filius hominis tradendus est in manus hominum

21. And when they abode together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

22. et occident eum et tertio die resurget et contristati sunt vehementer

22. And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were troubled exceedingly.

23. et cum venissent Capharnaum accesserunt qui didragma accipiebant ad Petrum et dixerunt magister vester non solvit didragma

23. And when they were come to Capharnaum, they that recieved the didrachmas, came to Peter and said to him: Doth not your master pay the didrachmas?

24. ait etiam et cum intrasset domum prævenit eum Jesus dicens quid tibi videtur Simon reges terræ a quibus accipiunt tributum vel censum a filiis suis an ab alienis

24. He said: Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying: What is thy opinion, Simon? The kings of the earth, of whom do they receive tribute or custom? of their own children, or of strangers?

25. et ille dixit ab alienis dixit illi Jesus ergo liberi sunt filii

25. And he said: Of strangers. Jesus said to him: Then the children are free.

26. ut autem non scandalizemus eos vade ad mare et mitte hamum et eum piscem qui primus ascenderit tolle et aperto ore ejus invenies staterem illum sumens da eis pro me et te

26. But that we may not scandalize them, go to the sea, and cast in a hook: and that fish which shall first come up, take: and when thou hast opened its mouth, thou shalt find a stater: take that, and give it to them for me and thee.



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Footnotes:

17:1-2 - Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain is a pivotal moment in which He reveals His divinity to His disciples. The presence of Moses and Elijah points to the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets in Jesus, showing that He is the promised Messiah (see also Luke 9:28-36 and 2 Peter 1:16-18).

17:3-4 - Peter's proposal to build three tents reflects his desire to prolong that moment of glory. However, God's voice from heaven reveals that Jesus is the beloved Son, and the only right response is to listen and follow Him (see also Mark 9:7 and John 12:28-29).

17:5-9 - The Father's voice confirms that Jesus is His beloved Son and commands the disciples to listen to Him. After the transfiguration, Jesus instructs the disciples not to tell the vision until He is resurrected, pointing to the mystery of His death and resurrection (see also Luke 24:46-47 and 1 John 5:9-12).

17:14-21 - Jesus heals a boy possessed by an evil spirit, and His rebuke of the disciples for their lack of faith highlights the importance of trusting God and the power of prayer (see also Mark 9:14-29 and James 5:15-16).

17:24-27 - The temple tax issue is resolved by Jesus miraculously, with the fish that brings the necessary coin. This demonstrates Christ's sovereignty over all things, including religious authorities (see also Matthew 22:15-22 and Philippians 4:19).

Verses related to Evangelium secundum Matthaeum, 17:

Matthew chapter 17 reveals the glory of Jesus and His redemptive mission. How does the transfiguration prepare the disciples for what is to come? This glorious text narrates the transfiguration of Jesus, the healing of a demon-possessed boy, and the miracle of the coin in the fish. The chapter reaffirms Jesus' divine identity and His authority over evil spirits. Matthew 17 also anticipates the resurrection. Examine with us five biblical passages that illuminate the supernatural events of this eye-opening chapter.

2 Peter 1:16-18: "For we do not follow cunningly invented fables, when we tell you concerning the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; on the contrary, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father, when the voice came to him from the supreme glory saying: 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased'. We ourselves heard this voice coming from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain." - Peter makes direct reference to the Transfiguration of Jesus described in Matthew 17:1-8, confirming his veracity as an eyewitness.

Mark 9:12: "Jesus replied, 'Indeed, Elijah comes first and restores all things. Then why is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?'" - This parallel verse expands on the dialogue about Elijah mentioned in Matthew 17:10-13, connecting it to the prophecy about the suffering of the Messiah.

Luke 9:45: "But they didn't understand what that meant; it was hidden from them, so that they would not understand it. And they were afraid to ask him about what he had said." - This parallel verse complements Matthew 17:22-23, showing the disciples' confusion about Jesus' prediction of his death and resurrection.

Exodus 30:13: "Everyone who is counted will pay half a shekel, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, which weighs twelve grams. This half shekel is an offering to the Lord." - This passage provides the context for the temple tax mentioned in Matthew 17:24-27.

1 Corinthians 9:12: "If others have the right to be supported by you, don't we even more? But we do not use this right. On the contrary, we endure everything so as not to create any obstacle to the gospel of Christ." - Paul echoes the principle demonstrated by Jesus in Matthew 17:27 of sometimes giving up rights to avoid unnecessary offense.

FAQ:

What happened at the transfiguration of Jesus?

During the transfiguration, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John, and His face shone like the sun. Moses and Elijah appeared, and a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son." (Matthew 17:1-5)

What did Jesus teach about paying the temple tax?

Jesus told Peter that, despite being the Son of God, He would pay the temple tax to avoid scandal, and He instructed Peter to catch a fish, inside which was the necessary coin. (Matthew 17:24-27)

How did Jesus heal the spirit-possessed boy?

Jesus rebuked the evil spirit that possessed the boy, and he was healed. Jesus taught that this kind of demon could only be driven out by prayer and fasting. (Matthew 17:14-21)

What did Jesus say about His death and resurrection?

Jesus announced to His disciples that He would be handed over to men and die, but on the third day He would rise again. They were saddened, but they did not fully understand. (Matthew 17:22-23)

How did Jesus explain true greatness?

When the disciples asked who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus taught that whoever makes himself as small as a child will be the greatest. (Matthew 17:1-5)


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