Matthew 17:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
He was still speaking and look! A bright cloud overshadowed them. Then look! A voice out of the cloud said, "THIS IS MY beloved SON IN WHOM I DELIGHT. Listen to Him!"
The F.O.G
While Peter was still speaking, a luminous cloud enveloped them, and a voice thundered from within it: "This is My beloved Son, who brings Me perfect joy. Listen to Him!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
While he is yet speaking, lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My Son,—the Beloved, in whom I did delight; hear him.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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