Luke 9:29

While he was praying, his face changed in appearance, and his clothing became a dazzling white.

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In The King James Version

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

In Context

28About eight days later, after he had told them this, Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up a mountain to pray.

30Two men appeared in brilliant glory. They were Moses and Elijah, and they began to talk with Jesus.

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Cross References

Isaiah 33:17You will see the king in his wonderful appearance, and you will view a land that stretches into the distance.

Matthew 17:2He was transformed in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothes turned white as light.

Mark 16:12Later Jesus appeared in a different form to two other disciples who'd left to go to the countryside.

Acts 6:15Everyone sitting on the council looked closely at Stephen, and his face shone like the face of an angel.

2 Peter 1:16We didn't follow made-up myths when we told you about the coming in power of our Lord Jesus Christ—we saw his majesty for ourselves.

Revelation 20:11Then I saw a large white throne with the one who sits on it. Heaven and earth vanished, and they were never seen again.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:29-37

The Transfiguration. 28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake,… Read the whole commentary →

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