Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shown like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
New American Standard Bible
And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.
King James Version
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Holman Bible
He was transformed
International Standard Version
His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
A Conservative Version
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
American Standard Version
and he was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
Amplified
And His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone [with heavenly glory, clear and bright] like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.
An Understandable Version
There His whole appearance was [miraculously] changed in front of them. His face shone [as brilliantly] as the sun and His clothing became as bright as light.
Anderson New Testament
and he was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.
Bible in Basic English
And he was changed in form before them; and his face was shining like the sun, and his clothing became white as light.
Common New Testament
And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and was transfigured before them; his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Darby Translation
And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;
Godbey New Testament
And was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
Goodspeed New Testament
And his appearance underwent a change in their presence and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
John Wesley New Testament
And was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Julia Smith Translation
And he was transformed before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
King James 2000
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became bright as the light.
Modern King James verseion
And He was transfigured before them. And His face shone as the sun, and His clothing was white as the light.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothes were as white as the light.
Moffatt New Testament
in their presence he was transfigured, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes turned white as light.
Montgomery New Testament
Here he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
NET Bible
And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
New Heart English Bible
He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Noyes New Testament
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun; and his garments became white as the light.
Sawyer New Testament
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
The Emphasized Bible
and was transformed before them, - and his face shone as the sun, and, his garments, became white as the light.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And he was transformed before them; and his face shone as the sun, and his garments were white as the light.
Webster
And he was transfigured before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Weymouth New Testament
There in their presence His form underwent a change; His face shone like the sun, and His raiment became as white as the light.
Williams New Testament
And in their presence His appearance was changed and His face shone like the sun, and His clothes turned as white as light.
World English Bible
He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Worrell New Testament
and He was transfigured before them; and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light.
Worsley New Testament
and was transfigured before them: and his face shone like the sun, and his raiment became white as the light.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments did become white as the light,
Themes
Christ Appearance » His personal appearance figuratively described
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
Glory of Christ » In his transfiguration
Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
Face » Shining » Shining faces, general references to
Face » Transfiguring of » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
Light » Described as » White and pure
the Miracles of Christ » His transfiguration
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Had radiant faces
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Shining faces, general references to
Topics
Interlinear
Emprosthen
δέ
De
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184
Usage: 0
Hos
ὡς
Hos
Usage: 417
himation
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Smith
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 17:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Transfiguration
1 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, and the brothers James and John, and led them up a high mountain alone. 2 There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shown like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 And all at once Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 28:3
His appearance was as dazzling as lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow;
Revelation 10:1
Then I saw another mighty angel, descending from Heaven. His robe was a cloud; over his head was the rainbow; his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire;
Mark 9:3
And his clothes became of a more dazzling white than any bleacher in the world could make them.
Luke 9:29
As he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became of a glittering whiteness.
John 1:14
And the Word became Man, and dwelt among us, (We saw his glory--the glory of the Only Son sent from the Father), full of love and truth.
John 17:24
Father, my desire for all those whom thou has given me is that they may be with me where I am, so that they may see the honor which thou has given me; for thou didst love me before the beginning of the world.
Acts 26:13-15
That at mid-day, your Majesty, I saw right in my path, coming from the heavens, a light brighter than the glare of the sun, which shone all round me and those traveling with me.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the fashion of this world; but be transformed by the complete change that has come over your minds, so that you may discern what God's will is--all that is good, acceptable, and perfect.
Philippians 2:6-7
Though the divine nature was his from the beginning, yet he did not look upon equality with God as above all things to be clung to,
Revelation 1:13-17
and in the midst of the lamps one 'like a man, in a robe reaching to his feet,' and with a golden girdle across his breast.
Revelation 19:12-13
His eyes are flaming fires; on his head there are many diadems, and he bears a name, written, which no one knows but himself;
Revelation 20:11
Then I saw a great white throne, and him who was seated on it. 'The earth and the heavens fled from his presence; no place was left for them.'