Luke 9:28-36

International Standard Version

Jesus’ Appearance is Changed^(A)

²⁸ Now about eight days after Jesus said this,^[a] he took Peter, John, and James with him and went up on a mountain to pray. ²⁹ While he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes turned dazzling white. ³⁰ Suddenly, two men were talking with him. They were Moses and Elijah. ³¹ They had a glorified appearance, and were discussing Jesus’^[b] departure that he would shortly bring about in Jerusalem.

³² Now Peter and the men with him had been overcome by sleep. When they woke up, they saw Jesus’^[c] glory and the two men standing with him. ³³ Just as Moses and Elijah^[d] were leaving,^[e] Peter told Jesus, “Master, it’s good that we’re here! Let’s set up three shelters^[f]—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (Peter^[g] didn’t know what he was saying.) ³⁴ But while he was saying this, a cloud appeared and surrounded them, and they became terrified as they were being overshadowed by the cloud.

³⁵ Then a voice came out of the cloud and said, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen.^[h] Keep listening to him!” ³⁶ After the voice had spoken, Jesus was^[i] alone. The disciples^[j] kept silent and at that time^[k] told no one about what they had seen.