Matthew 17:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 17:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 17:6 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 17:6 — KJV
“And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.”
— Matthew 17:6 (KJV)
Matthew 17:6 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 17:6
“And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:”
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“And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid. from...: Heb. from his face”
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“Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night. fell...: Heb. made haste, and fell with the fulness of his stature”
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“Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse...: or, mock me”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:6: fell, sore, afraid
“Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse me: or, mock me”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:6: fell, sore, afraid
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