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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them. &#8220Get up,&#8221 he said. &#8220Don&#8217t be afraid.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus having come to <i>them</i> and having touched them, said, "Rise up, and do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus came to <i>them</i> and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, &#8220Get up, and do not be afraid.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jesus came to <i>them</i> and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Jesus came to <i>them</i> and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus came up, touched them, and said, “Get up; don’t be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus came up, touched them, and said, &#8220Get up; don&#8217t be afraid.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jesus came over and touched them. He said, "Get up and don't be afraid!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus touched them and said, "Get up, and don't be afraid!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus came to them and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Don't be afraid!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus came up to them and touched them, saying, "Get up, and stop being afraid." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus came over and touched them. ?Get up,? He said. ?Do not be afraid.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus came and touched them and said, "Get up, and do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them, and said, "Rouse yourselves and have no fear."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jesus having come near, touched them, and said, “Rise, do not be afraid,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus having come to <i>them</i> and having touched them, said, "Rise up, and do not be afraid."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jesus having come near, touched them, and said, 'Rise, be not afraid,'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus, having come, touched them, and said, Be raised, and be not afraid.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus came and touched them: and said to them, Arise, and fear not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jesus drew near and touched them. And he said to them, “Rise up and do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus came near them and touched them, and said, Arise, do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And Yeshua came to them and he touched them and said, “Arise, do not be afraid.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus came and touched them, and said: Arise and be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus came to them and touching them said, <FR>Arise, and fear not.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, be not affrighted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus came and touched them, and said, arise, be not afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them, and said, "Rouse yourselves and have no fear."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus came near, and, touching them, said, <FR>"Arise, and be not afraid."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus came and touched them and said, <FR>Rise up and be not afraid.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/17-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4856" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/17.htm">The Transfiguration</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: prosēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">came over</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/680.htm" title="680: hapsamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.">touched</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: Egerthēte (V-AMP-2P) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">“Get up,” </a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He said.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">“</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobeisthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">Do not be afraid.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-10.htm">Daniel 10:10-12</a></span><br />Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. / He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. / “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36</a></span><br />But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a></span><br />When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-37</a></span><br />While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-20.htm">John 6:20</a></span><br />But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a></span><br />One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.</p><p class="hdg">touched.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-18.htm">Daniel 8:18</a></b></br> Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21</a></b></br> Yea, whiles I <i>was</i> speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/10-10.htm">Daniel 10:10,18</a></b></br> And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and <i>upon</i> the palms of my hands… </p><p class="hdg">Arise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-5.htm">Luke 24:5</a></b></br> And as they were afraid, and bowed down <i>their</i> faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-6.htm">Acts 9:6</a></b></br> And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord <i>said</i> unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/17-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/joel/3-12.htm">Rouse</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/matthew/16-8.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/18-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/17-8.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/17-23.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/26-46.htm">Rouse</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/matthew/18-27.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">The transfiguration of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">He heals the boy with a demon,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">foretells his own passion,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">and pays tribute.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Jesus came over and touched them.</b><br>In this moment, Jesus demonstrates His compassion and personal care for His disciples. The act of touching is significant in biblical times, often associated with healing and comfort. In the context of the Transfiguration, where the disciples witnessed Jesus in His divine glory alongside Moses and Elijah, they were understandably overwhelmed and fearful. Jesus' touch serves as a reassurance of His presence and authority. This gesture is reminiscent of other instances in the Gospels where Jesus touches individuals to heal or comfort them, such as the healing of the leper (<a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Matthew 8:3</a>) and the raising of Jairus' daughter (<a href="/mark/5-41.htm">Mark 5:41</a>). The touch signifies a bridge between the divine and human, emphasizing Jesus' role as the mediator.<p><b>“Get up,” He said.</b><br>Jesus' command to "get up" is both literal and symbolic. Literally, He is encouraging the disciples to rise from their prostrate position, a common posture of fear or reverence in the presence of the divine. Symbolically, this command can be seen as an invitation to rise above fear and confusion, to stand firm in faith. Throughout the Bible, God often calls His people to rise and take action, as seen in the call of Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-2.htm">Joshua 1:2</a>) and the healing of the paralytic (<a href="/john/5-8.htm">John 5:8</a>). This phrase underscores the theme of resurrection and new life, which is central to Jesus' ministry and foreshadows His own resurrection.<p><b>“Do not be afraid.”</b><br>Fear is a natural human response to the divine, as seen in various biblical accounts where individuals encounter God's presence or His messengers (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>, <a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30</a>). Jesus' reassurance to "not be afraid" is a recurring theme in His teachings, emphasizing trust and faith in God's plan. This phrase is a direct counter to the fear that often accompanies the unknown or the supernatural. It reflects the peace that Jesus offers, as He frequently tells His followers not to fear (<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>). This assurance is rooted in the understanding that Jesus, as the Son of God, has authority over all things, and His presence is a source of comfort and strength.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God, who provides comfort and assurance to His disciples.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Specifically, Peter, James, and John, who were present at the Transfiguration and were overwhelmed by the divine revelation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_transfiguration.htm">The Transfiguration</a></b><br>A significant event where Jesus' divine glory was revealed to the disciples on a high mountain, traditionally identified as Mount Tabor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassionate_touch.htm">Jesus' Compassionate Touch</a></b><br>Jesus' act of touching the disciples signifies His personal care and willingness to meet us in our fear and confusion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_rise.htm">The Call to Rise</a></b><br>Jesus instructs the disciples to "Get up," symbolizing a call to action and faith, even when faced with overwhelming divine encounters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_christ.htm">Fearlessness in Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' command, "Do not be afraid," is a reminder that in Him, we find courage and peace, regardless of our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence_in_fear.htm">Divine Presence in Fear</a></b><br>The presence of Jesus in moments of fear assures us that we are not alone, and His power is greater than our fears.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_heal_today.htm">Does God still heal sickness and disease today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_eliakim_a_papal_type.htm">What does 'kingdom of God' mean in Luke 17:20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_miracles_match_psychosomatic,_not_injuries.htm">Why do healing miracles align with psychosomatic illnesses rather than physical injuries?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Jesus came and touched them.</span>--Act and words were both expressive of an almost brotherly tenderness. The touch of the hand they had so often grasped--as, <span class= "ital">e.g.,</span> in <a href="/matthew/14-31.htm" title="And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?">Matthew 14:31</a>--the familiar words that had brought courage to their fainting hearts in. the hour of danger (<a href="/matthew/14-27.htm" title="But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.">Matthew 14:27</a>), these recall them again to the realities of life. They need not fear the glory of the divine Presence, for He is with them still as its most perfect manifestation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Came</span> <span class="cmt_word">and touched them.</span> Jesus gently and lovingly aroused them from their stupor, showing that he was near, and that they had nothing to dread (comp. <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5-7</a>; <a href="/daniel/10-8.htm">Daniel 10:8-10</a>; <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a>). He adds the assurance of his own beloved and well known voice, <span class="cmt_word">Arise, and be not afraid.</span> Such comfort he gave to the affrighted disciples when he came to them treading on the waters of the storm-tossed sea (<a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/17-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came over</span><br /><span class="grk">προσῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(prosēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">touched</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁψάμενος</span> <span class="translit">(hapsamenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_680.htm">Strong's 680: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Get up,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐγέρθητε</span> <span class="translit">(Egerthēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He said.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Do not be afraid.”</span><br /><span class="grk">φοβεῖσθε</span> <span class="translit">(phobeisthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> </span><span class="str2">From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/17-7.htm">Matthew 17:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/17-7.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 17:7 Jesus came and touched them and said (Matt. 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