The Transfiguration

Free Bible Version (FBV)

Mat 17:1–8

1 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James and his brother John, with him and they went up a high mountain to be by themselves.
2 He was transformed in front of them. His face shone like the sun. His clothes turned white as light.
3 Then suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking together with Jesus.
4 Peter spoke up, saying to Jesus, “Lord, it's really good to be here. If you want I'll make three shelters—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my son whom I love, who pleases me. Listen to him.”
6 When they heard this, the disciples fell down on their faces, absolutely terrified.
7 Jesus went over to them and touched them. “Get up,” he told them. “Don't be afraid.”
8 When they looked up they didn't see anybody there except Jesus.

2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him, and led them up a high mountain to be by themselves. His appearance totally changed.
3 His clothes shone a brilliant white, whiter than anyone on earth could bleach them.
4 Then Elijah and Moses appeared in front of them as well, talking with Jesus.
5 Peter spoke up and said, “Rabbi, it's great for us to be here! We should make three shelters—one each for you, Moses, and Elijah.”
6 (He really didn't know what to say because they were all so frightened!)
7 Then a cloud covered them, and a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, the one I love. Listen to him.”
8 Then, all of a sudden, as they were watching, there was nobody. Only Jesus was with them.

28 About eight days later, after he had told them this, Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up a mountain to pray.
29 While he was praying, his face changed in appearance, and his clothing became a dazzling white.
30 Two men appeared in brilliant glory. They were Moses and Elijah, and they began to talk with Jesus.
31 They spoke about his death, which would soon happen in Jerusalem.
32 Peter and the others were asleep. When they woke up they saw Jesus in his glory, and the two men standing next to him.
33 As the two men were about to leave, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it's great to be here. Let's make some shelters: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He really didn't know what he was saying.
34 While he was speaking a cloud came and spread over them. They were terrified as they entered the cloud.
35 A voice spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to him!”
36 When the voice finished speaking, Jesus was there alone. They kept this to themselves, and didn't tell anyone at that time what they'd seen.