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1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart.
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1 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
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2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light.
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2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
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3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Eli'jah, talking with him.
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3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.
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4 And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three booths here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Eli'jah."
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4 Peter 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."
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5 He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."
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5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"
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