Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)
16 For we were not following deceitful fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but with our own eyes we saw his majesty – 17 even then truly when he received from God the Father honour and glory, and when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory: This is my dear beloved Son, in whom I have delight. 18 This voice we heard when it came from heaven, being with him in the holy mount.
19 We have also a right sure word of prophecy, to which, if you take heed as to a light that shines in a dark place, you do well, until the day dawns and the day star arises in your hearts. 20 And first understand this: that no prophecy in the scripture has any private interpretation. 21 For the scripture never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
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.
Copyright © 2016 by Ruth Magnusson (Davis). Includes emendations to February 2022. All rights reserved.