Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 17:1-13
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
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 17:10-13
Matthew 17:10-13. His disciples asked, &c. Being much surprised at the sudden departure of Elias, and at their Master’s ordering them to keep his having appeared a secret, they had no sooner finished their dispute about what the rising from the dead should mean, than, addressing themselves to Jesus, they said, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come Before the Messiah, if no man must know of his coming? As if he had said, Since Elias has gone away so soon, and since thou... read more