# He was transfigured before them
When they looked at him, his appearance was different from what it had been.
# He was transfigured
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "His appearance had changed" or "He appeared very different" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# before them
"in front of them" or "so they could clearly him"
# His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as brilliant as the light
These are similes that emphasize how bright Jesus' appearance became. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
# his garments
"what he was wearing"