“And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.”
Matthew 17:6 (KJV)
Context Reading
4Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 6And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. 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.