Matthew 17:7
Saturday, 21 February 2026 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” Matthew 17:7 “And He came, Jesus. He touched them, and He said, ‘You rouse, and you fear not’” (CG). In the previous verse, after hearing the voice from heaven, the disciples fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. Matthew next records, “And He came, Jesus. He touched them.” This is something seen elsewhere, in both testaments. When a person is presented with the presence of deity, it so overwhelms him that he falls to the ground in a stupor. But then, a comforting hand is presented to him…
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