Matthew 17:9

And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

And {G2532} as they {G846} came down {G2597} from {G575} the mountain {G3735}, Jesus {G2424} charged {G1781} them {G846}, saying {G3004}, Tell {G2036} the vision {G3705} to no man {G3367}, until {G2193}{G3739} the Son {G5207} of man {G444} be risen again {G450} from {G1537} the dead {G3498}.

As they came down the mountain, Yeshua ordered them, "Don't tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

And as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen from the dead.

Matthew 17:9 KJV Commentary

Context

This verse immediately follows the profound Transfiguration event, where Jesus' divine glory was momentarily revealed to Peter, James, and John on a high mountain. Moses and Elijah appeared with Him, and a voice from heaven declared Jesus as God's beloved Son (Matthew 17:5). As they descend from this momentous encounter, Jesus gives a specific instruction to His disciples regarding what they have just witnessed.

Key Themes

  • The Messianic Secret: Jesus' command to keep silent about the vision until His resurrection is a crucial aspect of what scholars call the Messianic Secret, particularly prominent in Mark's Gospel. Jesus often chose to control the timing and understanding of His identity and mission. This was to prevent premature political uprisings based on a misunderstanding of His kingship, and to ensure His mission culminated in the cross and resurrection, not just popular acclaim.
  • Centrality of the Resurrection: The condition "until the Son of man be risen again from the dead" underscores the absolute importance of the resurrection. It is the pivotal event that would validate Jesus' claims, clarify the true nature of His kingdom, and allow for a proper understanding of His divine glory witnessed at the Transfiguration. The vision could only be fully comprehended and shared after the victory over death. His resurrection from the dead would be the ultimate proof of His divine authority.
  • Divine Timing: This verse highlights Jesus' adherence to God's perfect timing for the revelation of truth. There are times for silence and times for proclamation, all governed by God's sovereign plan.

Linguistic Insights

  • "Charged" (Greek: eneteilato): This word signifies a strong, authoritative command or instruction, not merely a suggestion. Jesus was giving a direct order to His disciples.
  • "Vision" (Greek: horama): Refers specifically to the supernatural sight and experience of the Transfiguration. It was a divine revelation.
  • "Son of man": This is Jesus' most frequent self-designation, emphasizing both His true humanity and His unique, divinely appointed role as prophesied in Daniel 7:13-14. It connects His earthly ministry with His heavenly authority and future glory.

Practical Application

For believers today, Matthew 17:9 offers several insights:

  • Understanding Spiritual Experiences: Sometimes, profound spiritual encounters or revelations need to be processed and understood in the light of further truth (like the resurrection for the disciples) before they can be fully shared. Not all spiritual experiences are meant for immediate public declaration.
  • The Resurrection's Importance: Our faith is fundamentally rooted in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the cornerstone that gives meaning and power to all His life, teachings, and miracles, including the Transfiguration.
  • Trusting God's Timing: We are reminded to trust in God's perfect timing for revelation and action, both in our personal lives and in sharing our faith. There is a season for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Mark 8:30

    And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.

  • Matthew 17:23

    And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.

  • Matthew 16:20

    Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

  • Matthew 16:21

    ¶ From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

  • Luke 24:46

    And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

  • Luke 24:47

    And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  • Matthew 8:20

    And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.

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