Matthew 17:1-8

The Transfiguration

1 ¹Six days later Jesus took with Him ²Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.

2 And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.

3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

4 Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, ³I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, ⁴a voice out of the cloud said, "⁵This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!"

6 When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified.

7 And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, "Get up, and ⁶do not be afraid."

8 And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus Himself alone.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 17:1-8: {Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36}
• 2. Matthew 26:37; Mark 5:37; Mark 13:3
• 3. Mark 9:5; Luke 9:33
• 4. Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22; 2 Peter 1:17
• 5. Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 3:17; Matthew 12:18
• 6. Matthew 14:27

Footnotes

• [a] Or "Jacob"
• [b] Or "sacred tents"
• [c] Lit "on their faces"