Luke 9:31 - Easy To Read Version Moses and Elijah were shining bright too. They were talking with Jesus about his death that would happen in Jerusalem. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Who appeared in splendor and majesty and brightness and were speaking of His exit [from life], which He was about to bring to realization at Jerusalem. American Standard Version (1901) who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Common English Bible They were clothed with heavenly splendor and spoke about Jesus’ departure, which he would achieve in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Appearing in majesty. And they spoke of his decease that he should accomplish in Jerusalem. |
Then Jesus said, “The Son of Man {\cf2\super [170]} must suffer many things. He will be rejected by the older Jewish leaders, the leading priests, and teachers of the law. The Son of Man will be killed. But after three days he will be raised from death.”
Then two men were talking with Jesus. The men were Moses and Elijah. {\cf2\super [172]}
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him. John said, “Look, the Lamb of God. {\cf2\super [21]} He takes away the sins of the world!
And our faces are not covered. We all show the Lord’s glory. We are being changed to be like him. This change in us brings more and more glory. This glory comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
He will change our humble bodies and make them like his own glorious body. Christ can do this by his power. With that power Christ is able to rule all things.
Christ is your life. When he comes again, you will share in his glory.
And when Joseph was almost dead, he spoke about the Israelites {\cf2\super [150]} (the Jews) leaving Egypt. And Joseph told the people what they should do with his body. Joseph said those things because he had faith.
Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God that gives all grace (kindness). He called you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever.
I will try the best I can to help you remember these things always. I want you to be able to remember these things after I am gone.