Mat 17:1-8, Mar 9:2-8 | ISV | STEP | Jesus’ Appearance Is Changed Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

Matthew 17:1-8

1 Jesus’ Appearance Is Changed Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36

Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves.Mark 9:2; Luke 9:28 2 His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. 3 Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus. ^{▼▼Lit. him}

4 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it's good that we're here! If you want, I will set up three shelters ^{▼▼Or tents}—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

5 He was still speaking when a bright cloud suddenly overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him. Keep on listening to him!”Deut 18:15, 19; Isa 42:1; Matt 3:17; Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22; Acts 3:22-23; 2Pet 1:17 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified.2Pet 1:18

7 But Jesus came up to them and touched them, saying, “Get up, and stop being afraid.”Dan 8:18; 9:21 8 When they raised their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus all by himself.

Mark 9:2-8

2 Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain to be alone with him. His appearance was changed in front of them,Matt 17:1; Luke 9:28 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone ^{▼▼Lit. anyone who cleans} on earth could bleach them.Dan 7:9; Matt 28:3 4 Then Elijah appeared to them, accompanied by Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

5 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, ^{▼▼Rabbi is Heb. for Master and/or Teacher} it's good that we're here! Let's set up three shelters ^{▼▼Or tents}—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 (Peter ^{▼▼Lit. He} didn't know how to respond, for they were terrified.)

7 Then a cloud appeared and overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud and said, ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks and said} “This is my Son, whom I love. Keep on listening to him!” 8 Suddenly, as they looked around, they saw no one with them but Jesus alone.