4. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you want, I will put three tents here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5. While Peter was talking, a bright cloud covered them. A voice came from the cloud. The voice said, “This is my Son and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Obey him!”
6. The followers with Jesus heard the voice. They were so frightened that they fell to the ground.
7. But Jesus went to them and touched them. He said, “Stand up. Don’t be afraid.”
8. When the followers looked up, they saw Jesus was now alone.
9. When Jesus and the followers were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Don’t tell anyone about the things you saw on the mountain. Wait until the Son of Man has been raised from death. Then you may tell.”
10. The followers asked Jesus, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first, before the Christ comes?”
11. Jesus answered, “They are right to say that Elijah is coming. And it is true that Elijah will make everything the way it should be.