Matthew 17:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 17:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 17:7 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 17:7 — KJV
“And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.”
— Matthew 17:7 (KJV)
Matthew 17:7 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 17:7
“And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:7: came, touched, arise
“When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:7: jesus, came, touched
“And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. bier: or, coffin”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:7: came, touched, arise
“Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:7: jesus, came, afraid
“Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:7: jesus, came, arise
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