The disciples, awaking, behold the flood of glory that illuminates the mount. In fear and amazement they gaze upon the radiant form of their Master. As they become able to endure the wondrous light, they see that Jesus is not alone. Beside Him are two heavenly beings, in close converse with Him. They are Moses, who upon Sinai had talked with God; and Elijah, to whom the high privilege was given--granted to but one other of the sons of Adam--never to come under the power of death.

Disciplene vågner op og ser det væld af herlighed, der lyser over bjerget. Med frygt og undren stirrer de på deres Mesters strålende skikkelse. Da de bliver i stand til at tåle det forunderlige lys, ser de, at Jesus ikke er alene. Ved siden af ham er to himmelske skikkelser i fortrolig samtale med ham. Det er Moses, der på Sinaj havde talt med Gud, og Elias, der ligesom kun en eneste anden af Adams sønner havde fået den store forrettighed aldrig at komme ind under dødens magt.