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Jesus told his disciples that there were some standing with him
who should not taste of death till they should see the kingdom of God
come with power. At the transfiguration this promise was fulfilled. The
fashion of Jesus’ countenance was changed, and shone like the sun. His
raiment was white and glistening. Moses was present, and represented
those who will be raised from the dead at the second appearing of Jesus.
And Elias, who was translated without seeing death, represented those
who will be changed to immortality at Christ’s second coming, and
without seeing death will be translated to heaven. The disciples beheld
with fear and astonishment the excellent majesty of Jesus, and the
cloud that overshadowed them, and heard the voice of God in terrible
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majesty; saying, This is my beloved Son, hear him.
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