³⁴ As he was saying these things, ^(A)a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

^17 (A)When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But ^(B)he laid his right hand on me, ^(C)saying, “Fear not, ^(D)I am the first and the last,

⁷ And ^(A)a cloud overshadowed them, and ^(B)a voice came out of the cloud, ^(C)“This is my beloved Son;^{[a] (D)}listen to him.” ⁸ And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only.

⁵ He was still speaking when, behold, ^(A)a bright cloud overshadowed them, and ^(B)a voice from the cloud said, ^(C)“This is my beloved Son,^[a] with whom I am well pleased; ^(D)listen to him.” ⁶ When ^(E)the disciples heard this, ^(F)they fell on their faces and were terrified. ⁷ But Jesus came and ^(G)touched them, saying, “Rise, and ^(H)have no fear.”

⁸ So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and ^(A)no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed,^{[a] (B)}and I retained no strength.

An Oracle Concerning Egypt

19 An ^(A)oracle concerning ^(B)Egypt.

²² And Manoah said to his wife, ^(A)“We shall surely die, for we have seen God.”

²² Then Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the Lord. And Gideon said, ^(A)“Alas, O Lord God! For now I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face.”