Reference: Transfiguration
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Mt 17:1-9; 2Pe 1:16-18. This remarkable event in the life of Christ probably took place on Hermon or some other mountain not far from Caesarea Philippi; the tradition which assigns it to Tabor not being sustained. See TABOR. The whole form and raiment of the Savior appeared in supernatural glory. The Law and the Prophets, in the persons of Moses and Elijah, did homage to the Gospel. By communing with Christ on the theme most momentous to mankind, his atoning death, they evinced the harmony that exists between the old and new dispensations, and the sympathy between heaven and earth; while the voice from heaven in their hearing gave him honor and authority over all. Besides its great purpose, the attestation of Christ's Messiahship and divinity, this scene demonstrated the continued existence of departed spirits in an unseen world, furnished in the Savior's person an emblem of humanity glorified, and aided in preparing both him and his disciples for their future trials.
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After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother up into a high mountain alone. While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. read more. Moses and Elijah appeared, and they were talking to him. Peter told Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let us make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him. When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces. They were very afraid. Jesus touched them and told them to get up and not be afraid. They saw only Jesus when they opened their eyes. When they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they saw, until the Son of man has risen from the dead.
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The Transfiguration is a mysterious occurrence in the life of our Lord, which must be seen and felt, rather than understood. It produced a sense of awe in the hearts of the disciples (Mt 17:6). Its value is symbolic. Silence regarding it is enjoined by Jesus, and practised by the disciples until the Resurrection, with which it is closely connected in significance. The problem of the transfigured body of Jesus and of the Resurrection body is the same. The event is referred to by Jesus Himself as a vision (hor
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After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother up into a high mountain alone. While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. read more. Moses and Elijah appeared, and they were talking to him. Peter told Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let us make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him. When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces. They were very afraid.
When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces. They were very afraid. Jesus touched them and told them to get up and not be afraid. read more. They saw only Jesus when they opened their eyes. When they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they saw, until the Son of man has risen from the dead.
When they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they saw, until the Son of man has risen from the dead. His disciples asked him: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? read more. In answer he said: Elijah truly has to come and put all things right. I tell you that Elijah has come. They did not know him and treated him badly as they pleased. They will do the same with the Son of man. Then the disciples saw that he was telling them about John the Baptist.
Six days later Jesus took Peter, James and John up on a high mountain completely alone. He was transfigured in front of them. His garments became brilliant white. Nothing on earth could make them this white. read more. Elijah and Moses appeared before them. They were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus: Teacher it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. Peter and the others were afraid and they did not know what to say. A cloud hovered over them and a voice came out of the cloud: This is my Son the beloved listen to him! Suddenly they saw no one near them except Jesus. They came down the mountain. He warned them not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Son of man had risen from the dead. They kept questioning among themselves what the rising from the dead means. Then they asked him how is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come? He said: Elijah does come first and restores all things. It is written that the Son of man should suffer and be treated with contempt? But I say to you that Elijah has come. They have done to him what ever they wished just as it is written about him.
After he prayed the disciples went to him. He asked them: Who do the crowds say that I am? They said: John the Baptist. Others say Elijah and still others say one of the old prophets has risen again. read more. But who do you say I am? He asked. Peter answered him: The Christ of God. He commanded them to tell this to no man. The Son of man must suffer many things, he told them. The elders, chief priests and scribes will reject him and kill him. The third day he will be raised up.
The Son of man must suffer many things, he told them. The elders, chief priests and scribes will reject him and kill him. The third day he will be raised up. He told them all: If any man would come after me let him deny himself. Let him take up his stake (of self-denial) daily, and follow me. read more. He who would save his life shall lose it. He who would lose his life for my sake shall save it. For what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self? If any man is ashamed of my teachings, and of me the Son of man will be ashamed of that person. This will happen when he comes in his own glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels. I tell you the truth, there are some here who shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God. About eight days after he said these things he took Peter, John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray. While he prayed his appearance changed and his clothes became white and brilliant.
While he prayed his appearance changed and his clothes became white and brilliant. Moses and Elijah talked to him. read more. They appeared in glory and spoke about the death he was about to experience at Jerusalem.
They appeared in glory and spoke about the death he was about to experience at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were very sleepy. When they awoke they saw his brilliance and the two men that stood with him.
Peter and his companions were very sleepy. When they awoke they saw his brilliance and the two men that stood with him. Before they left Peter said to Jesus: Master it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles. We could make one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah. He did not know what he was saying. read more. While he said these things a cloud enveloped them and they were filled with fear. A voice came out of the cloud saying: This is my Son my chosen one. Listen to him! When the voice came Jesus was found alone. They kept quiet and told no man what they had seen. After they came down from the mountain a large crowd met him. A man in the crowd cried, Teacher, please look at my son. He is my only child.
Jesus answered: The time has come for the Son of man to be glorified. Truly I tell you unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies it bears much fruit. read more. He that loves his life [in this world] loses it; and he that detests (does not love) his life in this world shall save it for everlasting life. If you want to serve me follow me! My servant will be where I am and the Father will honor my servant. I am troubled! What should I say? Father, save me out of this hour? It is for this purpose that I came to this hour! (Hebrews 5:7) Father, glorify your name. A voice came from heaven: I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The crowd near him only heard thunder. Some said an angel spoke to him. Jesus said: This voice came for your sake and not for mine. Now judgment is on this world. Now the ruler of this world will be cast out. When I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all men to myself. He said this indicating the type of death he would experience. The crowd answered him: We have heard from the law that the Christ lives forever. Why do you say the Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man? Jesus said to them: The light will be with you for a little while. Walk while you have the light, that darkness does not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the light, exert active faith in the light, that you may become sons of light. Jesus said this and then he departed and hid himself from them.
We did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when he heard the voice from the Majestic Glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. read more. We heard this voice from out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
Morish
A word indicating the change which took place in the appearance of Jesus in the vision on the holy mount. The Lord, speaking to His disciples prior to the transfiguration, said that some should see "the Son of man coming in his kingdom;" "the kingdom of God come with power;" and Matthew records that Christ "was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Peter says he was an eyewitness of His majesty. It was therefore a short glimpse of the Lord Jesus invested with glory, as He is now on high, and as he will be in His kingdom. The law and the prophets were represented by Moses and Elias; but when Peter proposed to make three tabernacles, he was silenced by a voice from heaven, saying "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him." Mt 17:1-8; Mr 9:2; Lu 9:28; 2Pe 1:16. The same Greek word is applied to the Christian as being 'transformed' in Ro 12:2, and as being 'changed' in 2Co 3:18: metamorphosed.
Early writers fixed on Mount Tabor as the Mount of Transfiguration; but it is more probable that it was on some part of Mount Hermon, which would have been more private. The Lord was also in that locality.
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After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother up into a high mountain alone. While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. read more. Moses and Elijah appeared, and they were talking to him. Peter told Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let us make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him. When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces. They were very afraid. Jesus touched them and told them to get up and not be afraid. They saw only Jesus when they opened their eyes.
Six days later Jesus took Peter, James and John up on a high mountain completely alone. He was transfigured in front of them.
About eight days after he said these things he took Peter, John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
Do not be conformed to this world (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.
We all, with unveiled face, behold as in a mirror the glory of God and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, exactly as from God's Spirit.