While praying, His personal appearance was changed into a glorified form, and His clothing became dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Jesus about His death that would soon take place. Peter, not knowing what he was saying and being very fearful, offered to put up three shelters for them.
Habang Siya'y nananalangin, nagbago ang Kanyang pisikal na anyo at naging maluwalhati at ang Kanyang damit ay nagliwanag sa sobrang kaputian. Biglang lumabas si Moises at Elias at nakipagusap kay Hesus tungkol sa Kanyang nalalapit na kamatayan. Dahil hindi malaman ni Pedro ang kanyang gagawin at sasabihin sa sobrang takot, nasabi niya kay Hesus na magtatayo siya ng tatlong kubol para sa bawat isa sa kanila.