An earthly measure is like a hinge as to what is the question…

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

“Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.”

Give it up to God the Father!

“And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.”

“And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.”

“And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.”

“And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.”

“For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.”

“And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”

“And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.”