Luke 9:29 nasb — And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.

NASB

"And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming."

— Luke 9:29, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Luke 9:29 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Luke 9 — Context

26

"For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

27

"But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God."

28

Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.

29

And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.

30

And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah,

31

who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

32

Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

Luke 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 9:29 say?
Luke 9:29 in the NASB reads: “And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.”
Where is Luke 9:29 in the Bible?
Luke 9:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 29.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:29.
What translation should I read Luke 9:29 in?
Luke 9:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:29?
Luke 9:29 reads (NASB): “And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2