Matthew 17:5-7

Expanded Bible

⁵ While Peter was talking, [^Llook; ^Tbehold] 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 [^Lon their faces]. ⁷ But Jesus went to them and touched them and said, “Stand up. Don’t be afraid.”