King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 17:6
“And when the disciples heard [it], they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.”
Verse in context — 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.
5
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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And when the disciples heard [it], they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
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And Jesus came and touched them, and said, ‹Arise, and be not afraid.›
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And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.
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