Matthew 17:1-13

New Matthew Bible

The transfiguration of Christ upon the Mount of Tabor. He heals the frenzied boy, and pays the tribute levy to Rome.

17 And after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and James’ brother John, and brought them up into a high mountain out of the way. ² And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine like the sun, and his clothes were as white as the light. ³ And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.

⁴ Then Peter spoke and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. If you will, let us make here three tabernacles: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

⁵ While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud covered them. And behold, there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my dear Son, in whom I delight. Hear him!

⁶ When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were sore afraid. ⁷ And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and do not be afraid. ⁸ And when they looked up, they saw no one but Jesus only.

⁹ And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, See that you tell no one about the vision until the Son of man is risen up again from death. ¹⁰ And his disciples asked of him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? ¹¹ Jesus answered and said to them, Elijah does come first, and restore all things. ¹² And I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him, but have done to him whatever they pleased. In like manner will the Son of man also suffer at their hands. ¹³ Then the disciples perceived that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.