Matthew 17:1-9

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A Look at What Jesus Will Be Like ^(A)

17 Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and his brother John. He led them up to a high mountain by themselves. ² He was changed in looks before them. His face was as bright as the sun. His clothes looked as white as light. ³ Moses and Elijah were seen talking with Jesus. ⁴ Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You will let us, we will build three altars here. One will be for You and one for Moses and one for Elijah.”

⁵ While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud came over them. A voice from the cloud said, “This is My much-loved Son, I am very happy with Him. Listen to Him!” ⁶ When the followers heard this, they got down on the ground on their faces and were very much afraid. ⁷ Jesus came and put His hand on them. He said, “Get up! Do not be afraid.” ⁸ When they looked up, they saw no one there but Jesus only. ⁹ As they came down from the mountain, Jesus told them in strong words, saying, “Do not tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”