2-4. Six days later, three of them did see it. Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. His clothes shimmered, glistening white, whiter than any bleach could make them. Elijah, along with Moses, came into view, in deep conversation with Jesus.
7. Just then a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and from deep in the cloud, a voice: “This is my Son, marked by my love. Listen to him.”
8. The next minute the disciples were looking around, rubbing their eyes, seeing nothing but Jesus, only Jesus.
21-22. He asked the boy’s father, “How long has this been going on?”“Ever since he was a little boy. Many times it pitches him into fire or the river to do away with him. If you can do anything, do it. Have a heart and help us!”
23. Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.”