And after six days ... - See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 17:1-9.Mark 9:3No fuller - Rather, no “scourer.” The office of the person here mentioned was to “scour” or “whiten” cloth; not to “full” it, or to render it thicker.Mark 9:6He wist not - He “knew not.” He was desirous of saying something, and he knew not what would be proper. read more
Mark 9:2-10. Jesus taketh with him Peter, &c., apart by themselves That is, separate from the multitude, apart from the apostles; and was transfigured before them The word μετεμορφωθη , here used, seems to refer to the form of God, and the form of a servant, mentioned by St. Paul, Philippians 2:6-7, and may intimate that the divine rays, which the indwelling Deity let out on this occasion, made the glorious change from one of these forms into the other. White as snow, as no... read more
75. The transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)Jesus’ transfiguration took place on a high mountain, possibly Mount Hermon, which was not far from Caesarea Philippi. The event was a revelation of Christ’s glory and was witnessed by only three chosen apostles. In coming into the world as a human being, Jesus had laid his divine glory aside, but now it reappeared briefly through a human body. It gave an indication of the glory he would receive after he had finished the work... read more
Elias = Elijah. Compare Malachi 4:4 , Malachi 4:5 , with = together with. Greek. sun. App-104 . Not the some word as in verses: Mark 9:8 , Mark 9:10 , Mark 9:19 , Mark 8:24 , Mar 8:50 . Moses . See note on Mark 1:44 . read more
answered and said. See note on Deuteronomy 1:41 . Master = Rabbi. App-98 . Not the same word as in Mark 9:17 . read more
And there appeared unto them Elijah and Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.The independence of the gospel narratives is further emphasized by the reversal of the names Elijah and Moses, and by Mark's mention of the conversation without naming the subject matter, and Luke's giving the content of it.Elijah as a representative of the prophets, and Moses as the great lawgiver of Israel both appeared before the Son of God in this event and, in a sense, laid their authority at the Master's feet,... read more
And Peter answereth and saith to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.Of course, Peter was wrong in this suggestion, and yet it is easy to understand his feelings. It was a glorious thing they had just seen, and how natural it was that he should have desired to prolong such a glorious fellowship. As Erdman said:Peter is not to be ridiculed; he realized the blessedness of the experience; however... read more
Mark 9:5. It is good for us to be here:— To stay here. Heylin. Who observes, "I understand it of staying, from the proposal which Peter makes of setting up tents for their continuance there." read more
Mark’s account is almost identical to Matthew’s here. He added that Jesus’ garments became whiter than any human launderer could make them. This reflects an eyewitness’s testimony if nothing else. Perhaps the reference to six days followed by revelation should recall Exodus 24:15-16. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for six days and then God revealed Himself on the seventh. This is the most precise date in Mark’s Gospel before the passion story. It also connects this fulfillment with Jesus’ prediction in... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:5
Peter answereth, and saith to Jesus . We learn from St. Luke 9:33 that this happened just as Moses and Elijah were departing. Peter was excited, and there was fear mingled with his excitement. He was bewildered. His first idea was to seek that they might remain, for he saw that they were just preparing to depart. Theophylact says upon this, "Do not say with Peter, 'It is good for us to be here;' for it behoves us ever, whilst in the flesh, to be advancing, and not to remain in one stage of... read more