The Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-9)
Matthew 17:1-9 · Berean Standard Bible
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, and before their eyes his face shines like the sun and his clothes become white as light. Moses and Elijah appear talking with him, and the Father's voice speaks from a bright cloud: 'This is my beloved Son, listen to him.' Matthew 17:1-9 records this glimpse of Jesus' glory given to three ordinary friends.
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1After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
2There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
3Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
4Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
6When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
7Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”
8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
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