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Matthew 17:2-11 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

2. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became bright as the light.

3. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with him.

4. So Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here! If you want, I will make here three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.”

5. While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him!”

6. And when the disciples heard this, they fell down on their faces and were extremely frightened.

7. And Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up and do not be afraid.”

8. And when they lifted up their eyes they saw no one except him—Jesus alone.

9. And as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them saying, “Tell no one the vision until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”

10. And the disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

11. And he answered and said, “Elijah indeed is coming, and will restore all things.

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