Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 9:18-27
5. The Glory of the Son of Man confessed on Earth and ratified from Heaven. The Scene on the Summit and at the Foot of TaborLuke 9:18-50a. The Journey To The Transfiguration (Luke 9:18-27)(Luke 9:18-21, parallel to Gospel for Sts. Peter and Paul’s Day; Matthew 16:13-20.)18And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Whom [Who] say the people that I am? 19They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias [Elijah]; and others say,... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 9:23-27
The cross-bearing of the disciples: v. 23. And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. v. 24. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever will lose his life for My sake, the same shall save it. v. 25. For what is a man advantaged if he gain the whole world and lose himself, or be cast away? v. 26. For whosoever shall be ashamed of Me and of My words, of him shall the Son of Man be ashamed... read more