Luke 9:27-29
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”
The Transfiguration of Jesus.[a] 28 (A)About eight days after he said this, he took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray.[b] 29 While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.
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- 9:28–36 Situated shortly after the first announcement of the passion, death, and resurrection, this scene of Jesus’ transfiguration provides the heavenly confirmation to Jesus’ declaration that his suffering will end in glory (Lk 9:32); see also notes on Mt 17:1–8 and Mk 9:2–8.
- 9:28 Up the mountain to pray: the “mountain” is the regular place of prayer in Luke (see Lk 6:12; 22:39–41).
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