What Does the Bible Say About Transfiguration?

“And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.”

“And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.”

“And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them.”

“And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai.”

“And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.”

“But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded.”

“And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.”

“And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.”

“And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.”

“Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.”

“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”

“And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.”

“And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.”

“And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.”

“And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.”

“And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.”

“And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.”

“And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.”

“And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.”

“For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.”

“And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”

“And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.”

“And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.”

“And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.”

“And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.”

“And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:”

“Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.”

“But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.”

“And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.”

“While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.”

“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”

“And when the voice was past , Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.”

“And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.”

“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”

“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

“And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.”