The Transfiguration

MAT 17:1

KJV

And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,

BSB

After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

Koinōnos

And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

MAT 17:2

KJV

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

BSB

There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

Koinōnos

And he was transformed before them, his face shining like the sun, and his garments becoming white as light.

MAT 17:3

KJV

And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.

BSB

Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

Koinōnos

And look — Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with him.

MAT 17:4

KJV

Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

BSB

Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Koinōnos

Peter answered and said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will make three shelters here — one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.

MAT 17:5

KJV

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

BSB

While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Koinōnos

While he was still speaking, look — a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice out of the cloud said: This is my Son, the beloved — the uniquely cherished one — listen to him!

MAT 17:6

KJV

And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

BSB

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

Koinōnos

When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.

MAT 17:7

KJV

And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

BSB

Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

Koinōnos

And Jesus came and touched them and said: Rise, and do not be afraid.

MAT 17:8

KJV

And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.

BSB

And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.

Koinōnos

And lifting their eyes they saw no one but Jesus alone.

MAT 17:9

KJV

And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

BSB

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

Koinōnos

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

MAT 17:10

KJV

And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

BSB

The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Koinōnos

And the disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?

MAT 17:11

KJV

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

BSB

Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.

Koinōnos

He answered and said: Elijah indeed is coming and will restore all things.

MAT 17:12

KJV

But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

BSB

But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”

Koinōnos

But I say to you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they wanted. So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.

MAT 17:13

KJV

Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

BSB

Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

Koinōnos

Then the disciples understood that he had spoken to them about John the Baptist.