Matthew 17:1

The Passion Translation

Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, Jacob and John, and hiked up a high mountain to be alone.

Cross References

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter, Jacob, and John with him. However, an intense feeling of great sorrow plunged his soul into agony.

Mark 5:37

So they left for his home, but Jesus didn’t allow anyone to go with them except Peter and the two brothers, Jacob and John.

2 Peter 1:18

And we ourselves heard that voice resound from the heavens while we were with him on the holy mountain.

2 Corinthians 13:1

This will be my third trip to you. And I will make sure that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be confirmed.

Luke 8:51

When they arrived at the house, Jesus allowed only Peter, John, and Jacob—along with the child’s parents—to go inside.

Matthew 17:2

Then Jesus’ appearance was dramatically altered. A radiant light as bright as the sun poured from his face. And his clothing became luminescent—dazzling like lightning. He was transfigured before their very eyes.

Mark 13:3

Later, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the temple, his disciples, Peter, Jacob, John, and Andrew, came to him privately where he was sitting and said,

2 Peter 1:16

We were not retelling some masterfully crafted legend when we informed you of the power and appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we saw his magnificence and splendor unveiled before our very eyes.