Thematic Bible: Present


Thematic Bible



For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; but we were eye-witnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came to him from the magnificent glory a voice, such as this: This is my beloved Son, in whom I delight. And this voice, which came from heaven, we heard when we were with him in the holy mount;

And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up into a high mountain apart: and he was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. read more.
And Peter answered and said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here; if thou wilt, let us make here three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up alone into a high mountain apart; and he was transfigured before them; and his raiment became shining, exceeding white like snow, as no fuller on earth could whiten them. And there appeared to them Elijah, with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus. read more.
And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. For he knew not what to say, for they were greatly afraid.

And it came to pass, about eight days after these words, that he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, the appearance of his face was changed, and his raiment became white and glittering. And. behold, two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elijah; read more.
they appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem. And Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep; but having fully awakened, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. And it came to pass, that, as they were withdrawing from him, Peter said to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tents, one for thee, one for Moses, and one for. Elijah, not knowing what he said.


Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples: Sit here, till I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in deep distress and anguish of soul. Then Jesus said to them: My soul is encompassed with sorrow even to death; remain here, and watch with me. read more.
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest. And he came to his disciples, and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter: Was it so, that you had not strength to watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak. Again, a second time, he went away, and prayed, saying: My Father, if this cup cannot pass from me, unless I drink it, thy will be done. And he came and found them sleeping again, for their eyes were heavy. And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. Then he came to his disciples, and said to them: Bleep what time is left, and take your rest; behold, the hour draws near, and the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Arise, let us go; behold, he that delivers me up is at hand.

And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be in dismay and anguish of soul. And he said to them: My soul is encompassed with sorrow, even to death; remain here, and watch. And he went forward a little, and fell upon the ground, and prayed, that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him; read more.
and he said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; let this cup pass from me: but not what I will, but what thou wiliest. And he came and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter: Simon, do you sleep? Had you not strength to watch one hour? Watch, and pray, all of you, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same thing. And he returned, and found them sleeping again, for their eyes were heavy; and they knew not what to answer him. And he came the third time, and said to them: Sleep the remaining time, and take your rest. It is enough; the hour has come; behold, the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Arise, let us go; behold, he that delivers me up draws near.

And when he came to the place, he said to them: Pray, that you enter not into temptation. And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and kneeled down, and prayed, saying: Father, if thou art willing that this cup should pass from me yet, not my will, but thine be done. read more.
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, to strengthen him. And he was in agony, and prayed more earnestly. And his sweat was like great drops of blood falling to the ground. And he arose from prayer, and came to his disciples, and found them asleep for sorrow. And he said to them: Why do you sleep? Arise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.


And he suffered no one to follow him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.

And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to go in but Peter and James and John, and the father and the mother of the child.