Matthew 17:2. And he was transfigured before them, as witnesses. Peter afterwards mentions it (1 Peter 1:16-18) and John alludes to it (John 1:14). The change in His appearance took place while He was praying (Luke 9:29).

His face did shine as the snow, and his garments became white as the light. Mark: ‘And his garments became glistening, exceeding white; such as no fuller on earth can so whiten them.' Luke: ‘The fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling.' No explanation is possible that denies the supernatural element. Our Lord's inherent glory burst forth; added to this there was an external heavenly illumination affecting His garments and surrounding Moses and Elijah, reaching its highest manifestation in the luminous cloud spoken of in Matthew 17:5.

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