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Matthew 17:4-10 English Standard Version (ESV)

4. And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.”

5. He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”

6. When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified.

7. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.”

8. And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

9. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”

10. And the disciples asked him, “Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?”