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Matthew 17:2
He was changed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
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Interpretation

Matthew 17:2 shows a transfiguration that is lived within limits and longings—see "was" and "changed". Let transfiguration in boundaries we honor—carry peace past preference.

Context

The setting is Matthew—gospel narrative, highlighting transfiguration. Within ch. 17, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “was” and “changed”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to the disciple Matthew (formerly a tax collector) for Matthew. In current research on Matthew, Early witnesses preserve anonymity; later ascription to Matthew; reflects Mark and a sayings source.. Scholars commonly date Matthew AD 80–90. Matthew seems aimed at Jewish‑Christian community.. Fulfillment citations stitch promise to practice. Catechetical structure appears in the discourse blocks.

More details
Traditional:Matthew the tax collector
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; attributed to Matthew; uses Mark + Q source.
Date:AD 80–90
Audience:Jewish‑Christian community.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46