What happened at the transfiguration of Jesus?
On a mountain Jesus’ appearance was changed — his face shone like the sun, his clothes became dazzling white — and Moses and Elijah appeared with him as the Father’s voice declared, "This is my beloved Son… listen to him."
Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and was "transfigured before them." His face shone like the sun, his clothes became radiantly white — a glimpse of glory veiled in his ordinary life.
Moses and Elijah — Law and Prophets — appeared and spoke with him about his coming "departure" in Jerusalem. The whole Old Testament leans toward this moment.
The Father’s voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." It steadied the disciples for the cross ahead and remains the heart of Christian discipleship.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.