And after six days [had passed], Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John aside and went up into a high mountain [i.e., an unidentified mountain nearby].
Matthew 17:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) There His whole appearance was [miraculously] changed in front of them. His face shone [as brilliantly] as the sun and His clothing became as bright as light. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And His appearance underwent a change in their presence; and His face shone clear and bright like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light. American Standard Version (1901) and he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as the light. Common English Bible He was transformed in front of them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. Catholic Public Domain Version And he was transfigured before them. And his face shined brightly like the sun. And his garments were made white like snow. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow. |
And after six days [had passed], Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John aside and went up into a high mountain [i.e., an unidentified mountain nearby].
He appeared as [brilliant] lightning and his clothing was white as snow.
His clothing became dazzling and extremely white; whiter than anyone in the world could [possibly] launder them.
And as He was praying, the appearance of His face was [miraculously] changed and His clothing became dazzling white.
[Eventually] this Word became a human being and lived among us [Note: The word “lived” here refers to pitching a temporary tent]. (And we saw His splendor; such splendor as belongs to the Father’s only Son), full of God’s favor and truth.
“Father, I want those you gave me [i.e., the apostles, see verse 6] to be with me where I am [going], so they will see my splendor [i.e., in heaven], which you have given me, for you loved me before the creation of the world.
And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God’s will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
And I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was covered by a cloud and there was a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun and his legs were like pillars of fire.
Then I saw a great [i.e., huge], white throne and Him who was seated on it [i.e., probably Christ]. Earth and heaven fled from His presence and they were not found anywhere [again].