## And it happened ## This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. ## these words ## This refers to what Jesus said to his disciples in the preceding verses. ## into the mountain ## This could be translated as "on the side of a mountain." It is unclear how far up the mountain they went. ## the appearance of his face looked different ## This could be translated as "the appearance of his face changed." ## white and dazzling ## "shining white and brilliant" or "brilliant white and shining" or "dazzling white and shining like lightening" (UDB).