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Matthew 17

Matt. 17:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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While
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
he
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
yet
eti (Greek #2089)
"yet," still (of time or degree)
KJV usage: after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet.
Pronounce: et'-ee
Origin: perhaps akin to 2094
spake
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
, behold
idou (Greek #2400)
second person singular imperative middle voice of 1492; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Pronounce: id-oo'
, a
nephele (Greek #3507)
properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
KJV usage: cloud.
Pronounce: nef-el'-ay
Origin: from 3509
bright
photeinos (Greek #5460)
lustrous, i.e. transparent or well-illuminated (figuratively)
KJV usage: bright, full of light.
Pronounce: fo-ti-nos'
Origin: from 5457
cloud
nephele (Greek #3507)
properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
KJV usage: cloud.
Pronounce: nef-el'-ay
Origin: from 3509
overshadowed
episkiazo (Greek #1982)
to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
KJV usage: overshadow.
Pronounce: ep-ee-skee-ad'-zo
Origin: from 1909 and a derivative of 4639
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
behold
idou (Greek #2400)
second person singular imperative middle voice of 1492; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Pronounce: id-oo'
a voice
phone (Greek #5456)
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
KJV usage: noise, sound, voice.
Pronounce: fo-nay'
Origin: probably akin to 5316 through the idea of disclosure
d out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the cloud
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
nephele (Greek #3507)
properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
KJV usage: cloud.
Pronounce: nef-el'-ay
Origin: from 3509
, which said
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, This
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
beloved
agapetos (Greek #27)
beloved
KJV usage: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Origin: from 25
Son
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
f I am well pleased
eudokeo (Greek #2106)
to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
KJV usage: think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.
Pronounce: yoo-dok-eh'-o
Origin: from 2095 and 1380
; hearg ye
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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Matt. 3:17• 17and behold, a voice out of the heavens saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight. (Matt. 3:17)
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Mark 1:11• 11And there came a voice out of the heavens: *Thou* art my beloved Son, in thee I have found my delight. (Mark 1:11)
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Luke 3:22• 22and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove upon him; and a voice came out of heaven, *Thou* art my beloved Son, in thee I have found my delight. (Luke 3:22)
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2 Peter 1:17• 17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, such a voice being uttered to him by the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom *I* have found my delight; (2 Peter 1:17)
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Isa. 42:1,21• 1Behold my servant whom I uphold, mine elect in whom my soul delighteth! I will put my Spirit upon him; he shall bring forth judgment to the nations.
 21Jehovah had delight in him for his righteousness' sake: he hath magnified the law, and made it honourable. (Isa. 42:1,21)
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Deut. 18:15,19• 15Jehovah thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him shall ye hearken;
 19And it shall come to pass that the man who hearkeneth not unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. (Deut. 18:15,19)
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Acts 3:22‑23• 22Moses indeed said, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up to you out of your brethren like me: him shall ye hear in everything whatsoever he shall say to you.
 23And it shall be that whatsoever soul shall not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from among the people. (Acts 3:22‑23)
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Heb. 1:1‑2• 1God having spoken in many parts and in many ways formerly to the fathers in the prophets,
 2at the end of these days has spoken to us in the person of the Son, whom he has established heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; (Heb. 1:1‑2)
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Heb. 2:1‑3• 1For this reason we should give heed more abundantly to the things we have heard, lest in any way we should slip away.
 2For if the word which was spoken by angels was firm, and every transgression and disobedience received just retribution,
 3how shall *we* escape if we have been negligent of so great salvation, which, having had its commencement in being spoken of by the Lord, has been confirmed to us by those who have heard; (Heb. 2:1‑3)

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behold.
Ex. 40:34‑35• 34And the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.
 35And Moses could not enter into the tent of meeting, for the cloud abode on it, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle. (Ex. 40:34‑35)
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1 Kings 8:10‑12• 10And it came to pass when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of Jehovah,
 11and the priests could not stand to do their service because of the cloud; for the glory of Jehovah had filled the house of Jehovah.
 12Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. (1 Kings 8:10‑12)
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Psa. 18:10‑11• 10And he rode upon a cherub and did fly; yea, he flew fast upon the wings of the wind.
 11He made darkness his secret place, his tent round about him: darkness of waters, thick clouds of the skies. (Psa. 18:10‑11)
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Luke 9:34• 34But as he was saying these things, there came a cloud and overshadowed them, and they feared as they entered into the cloud: (Luke 9:34)
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Acts 1:9• 9And having said these things he was taken up, they beholding him, and a cloud received him out of their sight. (Acts 1:9)
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Rev. 1:7• 7Behold, he comes with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they which have pierced him, and all the tribes of the land shall wail because of him. Yea. Amen. (Rev. 1:7)
a voice.
Ex. 19:19• 19And the sound of the trumpet increased and became exceeding loud; Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice. (Ex. 19:19)
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Deut. 4:11‑12• 11And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire to the heart of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and obscurity.
 12And Jehovah spoke to you from the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but ye saw no form; only ye heard a voice. (Deut. 4:11‑12)
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Deut. 5:22• 22These words Jehovah spoke to all your congregation on the mountain from the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the obscurity, with a great voice, and he added no more; and he wrote them on two tables of stone, and gave them to me. (Deut. 5:22)
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Job 38:1• 1And Jehovah answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, (Job 38:1)
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Psa. 81:7• 7Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder; I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah. (Psa. 81:7)
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John 5:37• 37And the Father who has sent me himself has borne witness concerning me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor have seen his shape, (John 5:37)
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John 12:28‑30• 28Father, glorify thy name. There came therefore a voice out of heaven, I both have glorified and will glorify it again.
 29The crowd therefore, which stood there and heard it, said that it had thundered. Others said, An angel has spoken to him.
 30Jesus answered and said, Not on my account has this voice come, but on yours. (John 12:28‑30)
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Acts 9:3‑6• 3But as he was journeying, it came to pass that he drew near to Damascus; and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven,
 4and falling on the earth he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me?
 5And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, *I* am Jesus, whom *thou* persecutest.
 6But rise up and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. (Acts 9:3‑6)
This.
Matt. 3:17• 17and behold, a voice out of the heavens saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight. (Matt. 3:17)
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Mark 1:11• 11And there came a voice out of the heavens: *Thou* art my beloved Son, in thee I have found my delight. (Mark 1:11)
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Mark 9:7• 7And there came a cloud overshadowing them, and there came a voice out of the cloud, *This* is my beloved Son: hear him. (Mark 9:7)
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Luke 3:22• 22and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove upon him; and a voice came out of heaven, *Thou* art my beloved Son, in thee I have found my delight. (Luke 3:22)
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Luke 9:35• 35and there was a voice out of the cloud saying, *This* is my beloved Son: hear him. (Luke 9:35)
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John 3:16,35• 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal.
 35The Father loves the Son, and has given all things to be in his hand. (John 3:16,35)
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John 5:20‑23• 20For the Father loves the Son and shews him all things which he himself does; and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may wonder.
 21For even as the Father raises the dead and quickens them, thus the Son also quickens whom he will:
 22for neither does the Father judge any one, but has given all judgment to the Son;
 23that all may honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He who honours not the Son, honours not the Father who has sent him. (John 5:20‑23)
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Eph. 1:6• 6to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has taken us into favour in the Beloved: (Eph. 1:6)
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Col. 1:13• 13who has delivered us from the authority of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love: (Col. 1:13)
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Col. 1•  (Col. 1)
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2 Peter 1:16‑17• 16For we have not made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, following cleverly imagined fables, but having been eyewitnesses of *his* majesty.
 17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, such a voice being uttered to him by the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom *I* have found my delight; (2 Peter 1:16‑17)
in whom.
Matt. 12:18• 18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul has found its delight. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall shew forth judgment to the nations. (Matt. 12:18)
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Isa. 42:1,21• 1Behold my servant whom I uphold, mine elect in whom my soul delighteth! I will put my Spirit upon him; he shall bring forth judgment to the nations.
 21Jehovah had delight in him for his righteousness' sake: he hath magnified the law, and made it honourable. (Isa. 42:1,21)
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John 15:9‑10• 9As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you: abide in my love.
 10If ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. (John 15:9‑10)
hear.
Deut. 18:15,19• 15Jehovah thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him shall ye hearken;
 19And it shall come to pass that the man who hearkeneth not unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. (Deut. 18:15,19)
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Acts 3:22‑23• 22Moses indeed said, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up to you out of your brethren like me: him shall ye hear in everything whatsoever he shall say to you.
 23And it shall be that whatsoever soul shall not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from among the people. (Acts 3:22‑23)
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Acts 7:37• 37This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, A prophet shall God raise up to you out of your brethren like me him shall ye hear. (Acts 7:37)
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Heb. 1:1‑2• 1God having spoken in many parts and in many ways formerly to the fathers in the prophets,
 2at the end of these days has spoken to us in the person of the Son, whom he has established heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; (Heb. 1:1‑2)
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Heb. 2:1‑3• 1For this reason we should give heed more abundantly to the things we have heard, lest in any way we should slip away.
 2For if the word which was spoken by angels was firm, and every transgression and disobedience received just retribution,
 3how shall *we* escape if we have been negligent of so great salvation, which, having had its commencement in being spoken of by the Lord, has been confirmed to us by those who have heard; (Heb. 2:1‑3)
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Heb. 5:9• 9and having been perfected, became to all them that obey him, author of eternal salvation; (Heb. 5:9)
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Heb. 12:25‑26• 25See that ye refuse not him that speaks. For if those did not escape who had refused him who uttered the oracles on earth, much more we who turn away from him who does so from heaven:
 26whose voice then shook the earth; but now he has promised, saying, Yet once will *I* shake not only the earth, but also the heaven. (Heb. 12:25‑26)
• It is not, This is your Messiah — He was that, of course, but He brings out the grand New Testament revelation of Jesus. He reveals Him as His own beloved Son, and His unqualified delight in Him. (“Remarks on Matthew 17:1-8” by W. Kelly)
• To assert the glory of the sun in the heavens is in no way to despise the stars. God set Moses in his place, and Elias in another, as He saw fit; but what were they compared with His Son? (“Remarks on Matthew 17:1-8” by W. Kelly)
• In presence of Him not even the representatives of the law or the prophets are to be heard. There is a fulness of truth that comes out in the Son of God; and if I want to understand the mind of God, as it concerns me now, I must hear Him. (“Remarks on Matthew 17:1-8” by W. Kelly)
• 2 Peter 1:16-18 leaves out "Hear ye Him," because, the revelation of Jesus having come out, the point that remains is the Father's delight in Jesus. (“Remarks on Matthew 17:1-8” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowedb them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, *This* is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight: hear him.

JND Translation Notes

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The cloud covered, without darkening them; it was bright -- the excellent glory. 2 Pet. 1.17. The word is used in the LXX for the cloud which took possession of the tabernacle and filled it with glory, Ex. 40.34-35. see Mark 9.7.

W. Kelly Translation

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While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight: hear him.

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)