Matthew 17:1-8
The Transfiguration
1 Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John the brother of James, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.(A)
2 And His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone [with heavenly glory, clear and bright] like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.
3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.
4 Then Peter began to speak and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good and delightful and auspicious that we are here; if You wish, I will put up three [sacred] tents here—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and (a)a voice from the cloud said, “(b)This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased and delighted! Listen to Him!”(B)
6 When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were terrified.
7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.”
8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus Himself alone.
Footnotes:
a.
Matthew 17:5: See note 3:17.
b.
Matthew 17:5: The Father’s words were a reminder that Jesus is unique, not to be equated with Moses and Elijah. He alone is the Son. The focus is on Him.