What does Matthew 17:9 mean?

Matthew 17:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 17:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

7And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

8And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.

9And 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.

10And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

11And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

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