Matthew 17:1-5

The Transfiguration

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. ¹

2 There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters ^[a]—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

5 While 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. ^[b] Listen to Him!”

Cross References

• 1. (Mark 9:1–13; Luke 9:28–36; 2 Peter 1:16–21)

Footnotes

• [a]. Or three tabernacles
• [b]. Cited in 2 Peter 1:17