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Matthew 17:9
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the disciples as they descend from the mountain immediately after the transfiguration. He issues a direct command regarding their recent experience before they reach the next location.
The words — The verb ἐνετέλατο (eneteilato) literally means "instructed" or "commanded," establishing the binding nature of the directive. The participle καταβαινόντων (katabainontōn) denotes the action of "descending" as the precise temporal frame for the order.
The thread — Jesus issues similar silence commands in Matthew 8:4 and Mark 8:30 to restrict disclosure of his works and identity. The resurrection condition in this passage aligns with the later proclamation in Luke 24:46 that the Messiah must rise from the dead.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that the full revelation of Jesus' identity is bound to his resurrection, not public spectacle. It demands waiting for the appointed time before proclaiming the vision.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
Cross-references
- Mark 8:30 And Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him.
- Luke 24:46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
- Matthew 8:4 Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”
- Matthew 8:20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
- Matthew 16:20 Then He admonished the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.
- Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”
- Matthew 17:23 They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved.
- Mark 9:9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus admonished them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
- Luke 8:56 Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
- Luke 9:21 Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.