Peter's Story · Event 11 of 38
On the Mountain with Jesus
Following Jesus · A high mountain
3 accounts of this passage
Matthew 17:1–8
16 days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and James's brother John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone. 2He was transfigured before them: his face shone like the sun, and his clothes were as white as the light. 3Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, let us make three tents here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him." 6When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown on the ground, terrified. 7Jesus came over, touched them, and said, "Get up. Don't be afraid." 8When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus only.