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Matthew 17
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Matthew 17
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The Transfiguration on the Mountain(A)
17 Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John, the brother of James, [L and led them] up on a high mountain by themselves. 2 ·While they watched [In their presence; In front of them], Jesus’ appearance was ·changed [transformed; T transfigured]; his face ·became bright [shined] like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 Then Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus. [C God had given the Law through Moses, and Elijah was an important prophet (see Mark 6:15); together they signify that Jesus fulfills the OT.]
4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you want, I will put up three ·tents [shelters; shrines; tabernacles; Lev. 23:42] here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” [C Perhaps Peter wanted to prolong their stay or to commemorate their visit.]
5 While Peter was talking, [L look; T behold] a bright cloud ·covered [overshadowed; Ex. 24:15] them. A voice came from the cloud and said, “This is my ·Son, whom I love [dearly beloved Son; Ps. 2:7; Gen. 22:2], ·and I am very pleased with him [in whom I take great delight; Is. 42:1; Matt. 3:17]. Listen to him [Deut. 18:15; Acts 3:22]!”
6 When his ·followers [disciples] heard the voice, they were so frightened they fell ·to the ground [L on their faces]. 7 But Jesus went to them and touched them and said, “Stand up. Don’t be afraid.” 8 ·When they looked up [Lifting up their eyes], they saw ·Jesus was now alone [L no one except Jesus alone].
9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ·commanded [instructed] them not to tell anyone about ·what they had seen [the vision] until the Son of Man had ·risen [been raised] from the dead.
10 Then his ·followers [disciples] asked him, “Why do the ·teachers of the law [scribes] say that Elijah must come first [C that is, before the Messiah comes; Mal. 3:1; 4:5]?”
11 Jesus answered, “·They are right to say that Elijah is coming and that [L Elijah is indeed coming, and] he will ·make everything the way it should be [restore/prepare everything]. 12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him. They did to him whatever they wanted to do. It will be the same with the Son of Man; those same people will make the Son of Man suffer.” 13 Then the ·followers [disciples] understood that Jesus was talking about John the Baptist.
Jesus Heals a Sick Boy(B)
14 When Jesus and his ·followers [disciples] came back to the crowd, a man came to Jesus and ·bowed [knelt] before him. 15 The man said, “Lord, have mercy on my son. He ·has epilepsy [has seizures; or is demented/a lunatic; C the word for epilepsy could also mean “moonstruck” or demented; Mark 9:17 says the boy was demon possessed] and is suffering ·very much [terribly], because he often falls into the fire or into the water. 16 I brought him to your ·followers [disciples], but they could not ·cure [heal] him.”
17 Jesus answered, “·You people have no faith, and your lives are all wrong [L O faithless/unbelieving and perverse/corrupt generation]. How long must I ·put up [stay; L be] with you? How long must I ·continue to be patient [put up] with you? Bring the boy here to me.” 18 Jesus ·commanded [reprimanded; rebuked] the demon and it came out of him, and the boy was healed from that ·time on [moment; L hour].
19 The ·followers [disciples] came to Jesus when he was alone and asked, “Why couldn’t we ·force [drive; cast] the demon out?”
20 Jesus answered, “Because ·your faith is too small [you have so little faith]. I tell you the truth, if your faith is ·as big as [as small as; the size of; L as; like] a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. ·All things will be possible [L Nothing would be impossible] for you. |21 That kind of spirit comes out only if you use prayer and fasting.|”[a]
Jesus Talks About His Death(C)
22 While Jesus’ ·followers [disciples] were gathering in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man will be ·handed over [betrayed/delivered over] to ·people [L human hands], 23 and they will kill him [C the “handing over” may be Judas’ betrayal or God’s actions in “giving up” his Son to accomplish salvation; Rom. 4:25]. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the ·followers [disciples] were ·filled with sadness [greatly distressed].
Jesus Talks About Paying Taxes
24 When ·Jesus and his followers [L they] came to Capernaum, the men who collected the ·Temple tax [L two-drachma; C the annual tax paid to support the Temple (Ex. 30:13–16)] came to Peter. They asked, “Does your teacher pay the ·Temple tax [L two-drachma]?”
25 Peter answered, “Yes.”
Peter went into the house, but before he could speak, Jesus said to him, “What do you think? From whom do the kings of the earth collect ·different kinds of taxes [tribute/tolls or taxes]—the king’s ·children [or own people/citizens] or ·others [or foreigners; C perhaps tribute paid by defeated nations]?”
26 Peter answered, “·Other people pay the taxes [L From others].”
Jesus said to Peter, “Then the ·children [or people; citizens] of the king ·don’t have to pay taxes [are exempt/free]. 27 But we don’t want to ·upset [offend] these tax collectors. So go to the lake and ·fish [throw out your hook]. After you catch the first fish, open its mouth and you will find a ·coin [shekel; C Greek: stater, worth four drachma, or two payments of the Temple tax]. Take that coin and give it to the tax collectors for you and me.”
Footnotes
- Matthew 17:21 That … fasting. Some Greek copies do not contain the bracketed text.
Matthieu 17
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La révélation du royaume(A)
17 Six jours plus tard, Jésus prit avec lui Pierre, Jacques et Jean son frère, et les emmena sur une haute montagne, à l’écart. 2 Il fut transfiguré devant eux : son visage se mit à resplendir comme le soleil ; ses vêtements prirent une blancheur éclatante, comme la lumière. 3 Et voici que Moïse et Elie[a] leur apparurent : ils s’entretenaient avec Jésus.
4 Pierre s’adressa à Jésus et lui dit : Seigneur, il est bon que nous soyons ici. Si tu es d’accord, je vais dresser ici trois tentes, une pour toi, une pour Moïse et une pour Elie…
5 Pendant qu’il parlait ainsi, une nuée lumineuse les enveloppa, et une voix en sortit qui disait : Celui-ci est mon Fils bien-aimé, celui qui fait toute ma joie. Ecoutez-le !
6 En entendant cette voix, les disciples furent terrifiés et tombèrent le visage contre terre.
7 Mais Jésus s’approcha et posa la main sur eux en disant : Relevez-vous et n’ayez pas peur.
8 Alors ils levèrent les yeux et ne virent plus que Jésus seul.
9 Pendant qu’ils descendaient de la montagne, Jésus leur donna cet ordre : Ne racontez à personne ce que vous venez de voir avant que le Fils de l’homme soit ressuscité.
(Mc 9.10-13)
10 Les disciples lui demandèrent alors : Pourquoi donc les spécialistes de la Loi disent-ils qu’Elie doit venir d’abord ?
11 Il leur répondit : Effectivement, Elie doit venir remettre toutes choses en ordre. 12 Or, je vous le déclare : Elie est déjà venu, mais ils ne l’ont pas reconnu. Au contraire, ils l’ont traité comme ils ont voulu. Et c’est le même traitement que va subir de leur part le Fils de l’homme.
13 Les disciples comprirent alors qu’il parlait de Jean-Baptiste.
La guérison d’un enfant habité par un démon(B)
14 Quand ils furent revenus auprès de la foule, un homme s’approcha de Jésus, se jeta à genoux devant lui et le supplia : 15 Seigneur, aie pitié de mon fils : il est épileptique[b] et il souffre beaucoup : il lui arrive souvent de tomber dans le feu ou dans l’eau. 16 Je l’ai bien amené à tes disciples, mais ils n’ont pas réussi à le guérir.
17 Jésus s’exclama alors : Gens incrédules et infidèles à Dieu ! Jusqu’à quand devrai-je encore rester avec vous ? Jusqu’à quand devrai-je encore vous supporter ? Amenez-moi l’enfant ici !
18 Jésus commanda avec sévérité au démon de sortir et, immédiatement, celui-ci sortit de l’enfant, qui fut guéri à l’heure même.
19 Alors, les disciples prirent Jésus à part et le questionnèrent : Pourquoi n’avons-nous pas réussi, nous, à chasser ce démon ?
20 – Parce que vous n’avez que peu de foi, leur répondit-il. Vraiment, je vous l’assure, si vous aviez de la foi, même si elle n’était pas plus grosse qu’une graine de moutarde[c], vous pourriez commander à cette montagne : Déplace-toi d’ici jusque là-bas, et elle le ferait. Rien ne vous serait impossible[d].
La nouvelle annonce de la mort et de la résurrection de Jésus(C)
22 Un jour qu’ils parcouraient ensemble la Galilée, Jésus leur dit : Le Fils de l’homme va être livré aux mains des hommes ; 23 ils le feront mourir mais, le troisième jour, il ressuscitera.
Les disciples furent extrêmement affligés par ces paroles.
L’impôt du Temple
24 Ils se rendirent à Capernaüm. Là, les agents chargés de percevoir l’impôt pour le Temple vinrent trouver Pierre et lui demandèrent : Votre Maître ne paie-t-il pas l’impôt du Temple ?
25 – Si, répondit-il, il le paie.
Quand Pierre fut entré dans la maison, Jésus, prenant les devants, lui demanda : Qu’en penses-tu, Simon ? Qui est-ce qui paie les taxes et les impôts aux rois de la terre ? Les fils ou les étrangers ?
26 – Les étrangers, répondit Pierre.
– Donc, reprit Jésus, les fils n’ont rien à payer. 27 Toutefois, ne semons pas le trouble chez ces gens. Descends donc jusqu’au lac, lance ta ligne à l’eau, attrape le premier poisson qui mordra, et ouvre-lui la bouche : tu y trouveras une pièce d’argent. Prends-la et donne-la aux agents en paiement de l’impôt pour nous deux.
Footnotes
- 17.3 Moïse et Elie représentent toute l’ancienne alliance : la Loi et les prophètes.
- 17.15 épileptique: voir note Mt 4.24.
- 17.20 La graine de moutarde était, en Israël, la plus petite graine connue.
- 17.20 Certains manuscrits ajoutent : 21 Mais cette sorte de démon ne sort que par la prière et le jeûne.
Matthew 17
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Matthew 17
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The Transfiguration(A)(B)
17 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John(C) the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.
4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.(D) Listen to him!”(E)
6 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.”(F) 8 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone(G) what you have seen, until the Son of Man(H) has been raised from the dead.”(I)
10 The disciples asked him, “Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”
11 Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things.(J) 12 But I tell you, Elijah has already come,(K) and they did not recognize him, but have done to him everything they wished.(L) In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer(M) at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that he was talking to them about John the Baptist.(N)
Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy(O)
14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures(P) and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. 16 I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.”
17 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.” 18 Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment.
19 Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”
20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith(Q) as small as a mustard seed,(R) you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.(S) Nothing will be impossible for you.” [21] [a]
Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time
22 When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man(T) is going to be delivered into the hands of men. 23 They will kill him,(U) and on the third day(V) he will be raised to life.”(W) And the disciples were filled with grief.
The Temple Tax
24 After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax(X) came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?”
25 “Yes, he does,” he replied.
When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. “What do you think, Simon?” he asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes(Y)—from their own children or from others?”
26 “From others,” Peter answered.
“Then the children are exempt,” Jesus said to him. 27 “But so that we may not cause offense,(Z) go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”
Footnotes
- Matthew 17:21 Some manuscripts include here words similar to Mark 9:29.
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