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Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Matthew 17:1-27

5. The Coming Glory; the Helpless Disciples and the Power of the King. The Tribute Money. CHAPTER 17 1. The Transfiguration. (Matthew 17:1-13 .) 2. The Helpless Disciples and the Power of the King. (Matthew 17:14-21 .) 3. The Second Announcement of His Death and Resurrection. (Matthew 17:22-23 .) 4. The Tribute Money.( Matthew 17:24-27 .) The first part of this chapter gives us the record of the transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. The portion before us is one of the richest in the... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:1-27

Only six days intervened before the three disciples witnessed the transfiguration of the Lord Jesus. Luke says, "about eight days after these things," for no doubt he counts the day the Lord spoke, and the day of the transfiguration, while Matthew counts only the intervening days. We are not told what mountain was the scene of this wondrous event, but the high mountain apart reminds us of the majestic greatness of the coming kingdom, high above and apart from the institutions of men. He alone... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Matthew 17:1-23

FIRST STATEMENT OF HIS DEATH In the first of these chapters there are several revelations, from one of which we take the title of the lesson. We need not dwell on the first section (Matthew 16:1-4 ), in which Jesus once more rebukes the Pharisees and Sadducees. Nor need we dwell on the second section which is self-explanatory (Matthew 16:5-12 ). But at the third (Matthew 16:13-16 ) we reach something of much importance. Of course, Jesus knew what men said of Him, but the question of... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Matthew 17:1-13

Chapter 70 Prayer Almighty God, we hasten unto thee as men who are chased by a great fear or driven by the necessity of pain. There is no rest but in thyself, nor is there any healing for the sore heart but in the grace that is all sufficient. We fly unto thee; yea, our hearts long with much yearning and pining of love to be for ever with the Lord. Place us where thou wilt, but be thou with us, and the place is heaven. We would never be without thee, we would have thee within us and without... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Matthew 17:6-8

"And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. (7) And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. (8) And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only." It is not to be wondered at that the disciples should be thus affected. God is awful, even in mercies. See how Israel was struck with fear on Mount Sinai. Exodus 20:18-21 . But see, Reader, the tenderness of Jesus. He came and touched them, Precious Redeemer! how... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Matthew 17:7

And Jesus came and touched. The terrified disciples were still prostrate on the ground, and unable to rise, when Jesus, with his usual benevolence, approaches, touches them, expels their fear, and restores them to the use of their limbs. (St. Jerome) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 17:1-13

1-13 Now the disciples beheld somewhat of Christ's glory, as of the only begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith, when they would have to witness his crucifixion; and would give them an idea of the glory prepared for them, when changed by his power and made like him. The apostles were overcome by the glorious sight. Peter thought that it was most desirable to continue there, and to go no more down to meet the sufferings of which he was so unwilling to hear. In this he... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 17:1-99

Matthew 17 THE TRANSFIGURATION, WITH which this chapter opens, furnished a view of the kingdom, inasmuch as Jesus Himself, shining as the sun, was the central figure, and with Him in heavenly conditions were Moses and Elias, whilst three disciples in earthly conditions had a share in it. The “bright cloud” which overshadowed them was evidently the reappearance of that which once dwelt on the tabernacle, and out of it spoke the voice of God the Father, declaring Jesus to be the Son, the beloved... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 17:6-8

The conclusion of the phenomenon: v. 6. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face and were sore afraid. v. 7. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. v. 8. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man save Jesus only. The divine voice, the voice of the pure and just God, was too much for the poor, sinful mortals, who, as long as they are clothed with this earthly body, cannot stand in His sight. In the intensity of their terror they... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 17:1-9

C. The Church as a Spiritual Communion, in opposition to the Solitary Tabernacles of Spurious Separation from the World. Matthew 17:1-9(The Gospel for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany.—Parallels: Mark 9:2-9; Luke 9:28-36)1And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, [and, καί] James, and John his brother, and 2bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,1 And [he] was transfigured before them: and his face did shine [shone]2 as the sun, and his raiment [garments] was [became, ἐγένετο] white as the... read more

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