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Matthew 17:6
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When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
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And when the disciples heard [it], they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
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When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
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And having heard [it], the disciples fell upon their face, and they were exceedingly terrified.
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Matthew 17
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 Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
6 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
7 Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”
8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
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