Matthew 17: 1 - 9
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And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart.
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And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light.
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| 3
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And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Eli'jah, talking with him.
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And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three booths here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Eli'jah."
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He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."
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| 6
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When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe.
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| 7
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But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear."
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| 8
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And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
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| 9
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And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is raised from the dead."
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