Matthew 17:23
New International Version
They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” And the disciples were filled with grief.

New Living Translation
He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the disciples were filled with grief.

English Standard Version
and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were greatly distressed.

Berean Standard Bible
They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved.

Berean Literal Bible
and they will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised up." And they were deeply grieved.

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

New King James Version
and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be raised up.” And they were exceedingly sorrowful.

New American Standard Bible
and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved.

NASB 1995
and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved.

NASB 1977
and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved.

Legacy Standard Bible
and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved.

Amplified Bible
and they will kill Him, and He will be raised [from death to life] on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved and distressed.

Christian Standard Bible
They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised up.” And they were deeply distressed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised up.” And they were deeply distressed.

American Standard Version
and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised up. And they were exceeding sorry.

Contemporary English Version
who will kill him. But three days later he will rise to life." All of this made the disciples very sad.

English Revised Version
and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised up. And they were exceeding sorry.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will kill him, but on the third day he will be brought back to life." Then the disciples became very sad.

Good News Translation
who will kill him; but three days later he will be raised to life." The disciples became very sad.

International Standard Version
They will kill him, but he will be raised on the third day." Then they were filled with grief.

Majority Standard Bible
They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.? And the disciples were deeply grieved.

NET Bible
They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised." And they became greatly distressed.

New Heart English Bible
and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up." They were exceedingly sorry.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised again: And they were exceedingly grieved.

Weymouth New Testament
they will put Him to death, but on the third day He will be raised to life again." And they were exceedingly distressed.

World English Bible
and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up.” They were exceedingly sorry.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they will kill Him, and the third day He will rise,” and they were exceedingly sorry.

Berean Literal Bible
and they will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised up." And they were deeply grieved.

Young's Literal Translation
and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise,' and they were exceeding sorry.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised. And they were greatly grieved.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were troubled exceedingly.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they will kill him, but he will rise again on the third day.” And they were extremely saddened.

New American Bible
and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were overwhelmed with grief.

New Revised Standard Version
and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised.” And they were greatly distressed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise up. And they were very much grieved.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they will murder him, and the third day he will arise.”And it grieved them greatly.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised again. And they were very sad.

Godbey New Testament
And they will kill Him; and He will rise the third day. And they were grieved exceedingly.

Haweis New Testament
and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were grieved exceedingly.

Mace New Testament
they will kill him, but the third day he shall be raised again, at which they were exceeding sorry.

Weymouth New Testament
they will put Him to death, but on the third day He will be raised to life again." And they were exceedingly distressed.

Worrell New Testament
and they will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised up." And they were grieved exceedingly.

Worsley New Testament
and they will put Him to death, and the third day He shall be raised again. And they were exceedingly grieved.

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Context
The Second Prediction of the Passion
22When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. 23 They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved. 24After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?”…

Cross References
Mark 9:31
because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.”

Luke 9:22
“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.

Matthew 20:18-19
“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.”

Mark 8:31
Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.

Luke 18:31-33
Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. / He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. / They will flog Him and kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.”

John 2:19-21
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.

Acts 2:23-24
He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. / But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

Acts 10:39-40
We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, / God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen—

1 Corinthians 15:3-4
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

Isaiah 53:5-12
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. / He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. ...

Psalm 22:16-18
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

Daniel 9:26
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.

Zechariah 12:10
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.

Hosea 6:2
After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.


Treasury of Scripture

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

they shall.

Psalm 22:15,22
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death…

Isaiah 53:7,10-12
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth…

Daniel 9:26
And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

the third.

Psalm 16:10
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

John 2:19
Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

Acts 2:23-31
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: …

And they were.

John 16:6,20-22
But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart…

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Matthew 17
1. The transfiguration of Jesus.
14. He heals the boy with a demon,
22. foretells his own passion,
24. and pays tribute.














They will kill Him
This phrase refers to the prediction of Jesus' crucifixion. The use of "they" indicates the involvement of the Jewish leaders and Roman authorities, as seen in the Gospels. This aligns with prophecies such as Isaiah 53:7-9, which foretells the suffering and death of the Messiah. The act of killing Jesus was both a fulfillment of divine prophecy and a demonstration of human sinfulness. Historically, crucifixion was a Roman method of execution, emphasizing the political and religious tensions of the time.

and on the third day He will be raised to life.
This phrase highlights the prophecy of Jesus' resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith. The "third day" is significant, as it fulfills Old Testament typology, such as Jonah's three days in the belly of the fish (Jonah 1:17) and Hosea 6:2, which speaks of revival on the third day. The resurrection is a testament to Jesus' victory over sin and death, affirming His divine nature and the truth of His teachings. It also serves as a promise of eternal life for believers, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.

And the disciples were deeply grieved.
The disciples' grief reflects their lack of understanding of the necessity and significance of Jesus' death and resurrection at that time. Their sorrow is indicative of their human perspective, unable to fully grasp the divine plan. This emotional response is consistent with their reactions in other parts of the Gospels, such as Peter's rebuke of Jesus in Matthew 16:22. The grief also underscores the personal relationship they had with Jesus, highlighting the loss they felt at the thought of His departure.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure of the passage, who is foretelling His death and resurrection. His role as the Messiah is crucial in understanding the significance of this prophecy.

2. The Disciples
The followers of Jesus who are present with Him. Their reaction of deep grief highlights their lack of understanding of the full scope of Jesus' mission at this point.

3. The Prophecy of Death and Resurrection
Jesus is predicting His own death and resurrection, a pivotal event in Christian theology that underscores His role as the Savior.
Teaching Points
Understanding Prophecy
Jesus' prediction of His death and resurrection was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. Believers are encouraged to study these prophecies to gain a deeper understanding of God's redemptive plan.

The Reality of Suffering
The disciples' grief reminds us that following Christ involves moments of sorrow and confusion. However, these moments are part of a larger divine plan that leads to ultimate victory and joy.

The Hope of Resurrection
Jesus' resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian hope. It assures believers of eternal life and victory over sin and death.

Faith in God's Plan
Even when circumstances seem dire, believers are called to trust in God's sovereign plan, knowing that He works all things for good.

The Importance of the Gospel Message
Jesus' death and resurrection are central to the Gospel. Believers are tasked with sharing this message of hope and salvation with others.(23) They were exceeding sorry.--St. Mark (Mark 9:32) and St. Luke (Luke 9:45) add that "they understood not the saying; it was hid from them, that they should not perceive it;" and that "they were afraid to ask Him." Their sorrow was vague and dim, and they shrank from that which might make it more definite.

Verse 23. - Shall be raised again (ἐγερθήσεται); be wakened. This was always a subject of perplexity; and indeed, according to the other synoptists, "they understood not the saying; it was hid from them, and they perceived it not, and were afraid to ask him." Were exceeding sorry. They no longer rebuke him, as Peter had done (Matthew 16:22), or try to divert him from his purpose; they begin to realize the position, and to anticipate with poignant sorrow the overthrow of their hopes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
They will kill
ἀποκτενοῦσιν (apoktenousin)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.

Him,
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

on the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

third
τρίτῃ (tritē)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.

day
ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

He will be raised [to life].”
ἐγερθήσεται (egerthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the disciples] were deeply grieved.
ἐλυπήθησαν (elypēthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3076: To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.


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