Mark 9:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:2-10

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:2-13

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:6

wist = knew. Greek. oida. App-132 . not . Greek. ou . App-105 . Same word as in verses: Mark 9:18 , Mark 9:28 , Mark 9:30 , Mar 18:37 , Mar 18:39 , Mar 18:40 , Mar 18:44 , Mar 18:46 , Mar 18:48 . Not the same as in Mark 1:39 , Mark 1:41 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 9:6

For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.This is a classical example of Mark's use of "for" as a connective device for his narrative; and it should be noted that these two examples of it come right in the midst of a similar string of "ands" in the same paragraph. This is warning enough that these characteristic connectives in Mark cannot be made the basis of construing independent maxims as necessarily having any connection in thought or meaning. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 9:6

Mark 9:6. He wist not— He knew not. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:2-8

3. The Transfiguration 9:2-8 (cf. Matthew 17:1-8; Luke 9:28-36)This event not only fulfilled Jesus’ prediction in Mark 9:1, but it also confirmed what Peter had confessed in Mark 8:29. Despite Jesus’ coming death (Mark 8:31-32), it assured His disciples of eventual glory (Mark 8:38). Jesus had just finished addressing a wide audience (Mark 8:34). Now He spoke to a very narrow one (Mark 9:2)."The transfiguration scene develops as a new ’Sinai’ theophany with Jesus as the central figure." [Note:... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:5-6

Mark explained Peter’s blunder in Mark 9:5 in Mark 9:6. He did it more fully than Luke did. Matthew did not give a reason for Peter’s words. Again Peter opposed Jesus’ sufferings and death, though he was not fully aware of what he was doing (cf. Mark 8:32). He evidently believed that Jesus was going to set up His kingdom immediately (cf. Acts 1:6). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:1-50

The Transfiguration. An Epileptic Healed. Prediction of His Death2-8. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Luke 9:28). See on Mt.9-13. A question about Elijah. See on Matthew 17:9-13.14-29. An epileptic healed (Matthew 17:14; Luke 9:37). See on Mt.23. If thou canst believe] RV ’If thou canst! All things,’ etc. 29. By prayer and fasting] RV omits ’and fasting,’ but the evidence for it is strong.30-32. Prediction of the Passion (Matthew 17:22; Luke 9:43). See on Mt.33-37. The controversy as to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 9:2-8

(2-8) And after six days.—See Notes on Matthew 17:1-8. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 9:1-50

Mark 9:7 Oh that this misled and blindfolded world would see that Christ doth not rise and fall, stand or lie by men's apprehensions! What is Christ the lighter, that men do with Him by open proclamation as men do with clipped and light money? They are now crying down Christ... But the Lord hath weighed Him and balanced Him already: This is My beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased: hear ye Him! This worth and weight stand still. It is our part to cry: 'Up, up with Christ, and down, down with... read more