18And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying: Who do the multitudes say that I am? 19They answering said: John the Immerser; and others, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again. 20And he said to them: But who do ye say that I am? Peter answering said: The Christ of God. 21And strictly charging them, he commanded them to say this to no one; 22saying: The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected on the part of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and rise on the third day.
23And he said to all: If any one will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24For whoever will save his life shall lose it; and whoever may lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it 25For what is a man profited, when he has gained the whole world, and lost or forfeited himself? 26For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his glory, and in that of the Father and of the holy angels. 27And I say to you of a truth, there are some of those standing here, who shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
28And it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray. 29And it came to pass, while he was praying, that the appearance of his countenance became changed, and his raiment white and glistening. 30And, behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah; 31who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
32But Peter and they who were with him were heavy with sleep; and awaking, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33And it came to pass, that, as they were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah; not knowing what he said. 34While he said this, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them; and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying: This is my chosen Son; hear ye him.
36And when the voice had come, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.
37And it came to pass, on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him. 38And, behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying: Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son; for he is my only child. 39And, behold, a spirit takes him, and he suddenly cries out; and it tears him with foaming, and hardly departs from him, bruising him. 40And I entreated thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.
41And Jesus answering said: O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? Bring hither thy son. 42And while he was yet coming, the demon threw him down, and tore him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and gave him back to his father. 43And all were amazed at the mighty power of God.
But while all were wondering at all things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples: 44Do ye let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men. 45But they understood not this saying, and it was hidden from them, that they perceived it not; and they feared to ask him concerning that saying.
46And there arose in them the thought[46], which of them was greatest. 47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child and placed it by him, 48and said to them: Whoever shall receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever shall receive me, receives him who sent me; for he that is least among you all, the same is great.
49And John answering said: Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he follows not with us. 50And Jesus said to him: Forbid him not; for he that is not against us is for us.