Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 9:1
The transfiguration (Mark 9:2-8), teachings concerning Elijah (Mark 9:9-13), the cure of the lunatic boy (Mark 9:14-29), another prophecy of the Passion (Mark 9:30-32), discussion of who was the greatest (Mark 9:33-37), the unknown wonder-worker (Mark 9:38-42), and a collection of independent maxims uttered by our Lord (Mark 9:43-50), form the subject matter of Mark 9.Mark 9:1 was discussed in Mark 8, but a little further attention is directed to it here.And he said unto them, Verily I say unto... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:2
after . Greek. meta. App-104 . Exclusive reckoning. Compare Luke 9:2 (inclusive). Jesus . See App-98 . into . Greek. cis. App-104 . transfigured = transformed. Greek. metmeoiphoa. To change the form or appearance. Occurs only here, Matthew 17:2 ; Romans 12:2 ; and 2 Corinthians 3:18 . Contrast metaschematizo , to transfigure, change the figure, shape, mien, &c. (1 Corinthians 4:6 . 2Co 11:13 , 2 Corinthians 11:14 , 2 Corinthians 11:16 . Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:21 ). See... read more