12 You know these things, and you are very strong in the truth. But I will always help you to remember these things.
13 I think it is right for me to help you remember while I am still living here on earth.
14 I know that I must soon leave this body. Our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that.
15 I will try the best I can to help you remember these things always. I want you to be able to remember them even after I am gone.
16 We have told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. What we told you were not just smart stories that someone invented. But we saw the greatness of Jesus with our own eyes.
17 Jesus heard the voice of God, the Greatest Glory. That was when Jesus received honor and glory from God the Father. The voice said, “This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him.”
18 We heard that voice. It came from heaven while we were with Jesus on the holy mountain.