Jesus · Issue #16 of 30

Transfigured

Matthew 17:1–9 · World English Bible

Matthew 17:1

After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.

Matthew 17:2

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

Matthew 17:3

Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him.

Matthew 17:4

Peter answered and said to Jesus,

Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

Matthew 17:5

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying,

This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.

Matthew 17:6

When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.

Matthew 17:7

Jesus came and touched them and said,

Get up, and don’t be afraid.

Matthew 17:8

Lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus alone.

Matthew 17:9

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying,

Don’t tell anyone what you saw, until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.

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