As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.
NIV
And as He was praying, the appearance of His countenance became altered (different), and His raiment became dazzling white [flashing with the brilliance of lightning].
AMP
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
KJV
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.
NIV
And the little boy grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the deserts (wilderness) until the day of his appearing to Israel [the commencement of his public ministry].
AMP
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
KJV