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    KJV scriptures for Transfiguration Sunday — Jesus revealed in His glory on the mountain with Moses and Elijah.

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    KJV scriptures for Transfiguration Sunday — Jesus revealed in His glory on the mountain with Moses and Elijah.

    "And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Matthew 17:1-2 (KJV)

    On the Sunday before Lent begins, many churches observe Transfiguration Sunday — recalling the moment Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain and was transfigured before them, His face shining like the sun. Moses and Elijah appeared with Him, and the Father's voice declared, 'This is my beloved Son: hear him.' These King James verses tell the story, unpack its meaning, and prepare our hearts for the journey to the cross. Use them for Transfiguration Sunday services and personal devotion.

    Key Themes of Transfiguration Verses

    Glory Unveiled

    For one shining moment, the disciples saw Jesus as He really is — God in flesh, radiant with eternal glory.

    Key Verse: Matthew 17:2

    Moses and Elijah

    The Law and the Prophets stood with Christ — testifying that the entire Old Testament pointed to Him.

    Key Verse: Matthew 17:3

    Hear Him

    The Father's command from the cloud is timeless: above every other voice, every tradition, every distraction — listen to Jesus.

    Key Verse: Luke 9:35

    Glory Then Cross

    They spoke of His coming death. The mountain of glory prepared the disciples for the mountain of suffering.

    Key Verse: Luke 9:31

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    Transfiguration Verses — KJV Scriptures

    Matthew 17:1-2

    The veil pulled back — Jesus' glory revealed

    "And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light."
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    Matthew 17:3

    The Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah) testifying to Christ

    "And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him."
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    Matthew 17:5

    The Father's command — 'hear ye him'

    "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."
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    Mark 9:2-3

    Mark's vivid account of the glory

    "Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow."
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    Luke 9:30-31

    They spoke of the cross — Transfiguration points to Calvary

    "And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem."
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    2 Peter 1:16-18

    Peter's lifelong testimony of that mountain

    "We have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty... when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount."
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    John 1:14

    John remembering — 'we beheld his glory'

    "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
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    Hebrews 1:3

    Christ — the eternal radiance of the Father

    "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power."
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    2 Corinthians 3:18

    Beholding His glory transforms us

    "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
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    Revelation 1:16

    John saw the same glory again — risen and glorified

    "And his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength."
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    Philippians 3:20-21

    We will share in His transfigured glory

    "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour... Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body."
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    Luke 9:35

    The same Father's voice — three simple words: 'hear him'

    "And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him."
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    Prayer Points for Transfiguration Verses

    • Worship Jesus as the radiant glory of God
    • Ask the Spirit to lift the veil so you 'see' Christ more clearly
    • Submit fresh — listen to Him above every other voice
    • Read the Old Testament knowing it all testifies to Christ
    • Prepare your heart for Lent and the road to Calvary
    • Long for the day you will see Him face to face

    On the mount of Transfiguration, the disciples saw for one moment what we will see for all eternity: Jesus shining in the glory of God. The voice that thundered from the cloud still calls today: 'This is my beloved Son: hear him.' Listen. Behold. Worship. And follow Him down the mountain — even when the road leads to a cross.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Transfiguration Sunday?

    Transfiguration Sunday is observed in many Christian traditions on the last Sunday before Lent (or August 6 in some calendars). It commemorates the moment Jesus was transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9) — His face shining like the sun, with Moses and Elijah appearing beside Him.

    What happened at the Transfiguration?

    Jesus took three disciples up a high mountain. There His appearance changed — His face shone like the sun and His clothes became dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Him about His coming death. A bright cloud overshadowed them, and the Father's voice declared, 'This is my beloved Son: hear him.'

    What is the meaning of the Transfiguration?

    It revealed Jesus' true divine glory, which was usually veiled in His humanity. It showed that the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah) all pointed to Him. It strengthened the disciples for His coming suffering. And the Father's words — 'hear him' — established Jesus as the supreme voice of revelation.

    What is the best Bible verse for Transfiguration Sunday?

    Matthew 17:1-5 is the central passage. Matthew 17:5 ('This is my beloved Son... hear ye him') is the climactic verse. 2 Peter 1:16-18 (Peter's eyewitness account decades later) and 2 Corinthians 3:18 (we are transformed by beholding His glory) are also key.

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