17:1 - Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother, and brought them away to a high mountain,
17:2 - As he stood before them, his appearance changed. His face began to shine like the sun and his clothes were as white as the light.
17:3 - And they saw Moses and Elias, who were talking.
17:4 - Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here with you: if you will, let us make three portable sanctuaries; one for myself, one for Moses, and one for Elias.
17:5 - Before he could speak, he perceived, a bright cloud overshadowing them: and they heard a voice out of the cloud, which said to them. This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen well to him.
17:6 - When the disciples heard it, they fell on the ground, shaking with fear.
17:7 - And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Get Up, and don’t be afraid.
17:8 - The eyes had lifted upon Jesus only.
17:9 - While they came down the mountain, Jesus made them promise to keep a secret, telling them, Not to reveal what they saw to anybody, until the Messiah was resurrected.
17:10 - His disciples asked him, why do the scribes say that Elias must come first?
