Transfiguration — Meaning in the Bible
The event when Jesus' appearance was changed and shone with glory on a mountain before Peter, James and John, and Moses and Elijah appeared with him.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
The Gospels do not name the mountain; traditions identifying it are later.
What it means
Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain, where he was transfigured, his clothes shining white. Moses and Elijah talked with him, and a voice from the cloud said "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Mark 9:2–8Matthew 17:1–8Luke 9:28–36
Peter later recalls being an eyewitness of Jesus' majesty on "the holy mountain". 2 Peter 1:16–18
Key passages
- Mark 9:2–13 — Mark's account.
- Luke 9:28–36 — Luke adds that they spoke of his departure.
- 2 Peter 1:16–18 — Peter remembers.