22. He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.”
23. Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
24. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself?
26. Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
27. Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”
28. About eight days after he said this, he took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray.
29. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.
30. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,
31. who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.
32. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.
33. As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying.
34. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud.
35. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
36. After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen.