马太福音 17:2-8 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:3

And, behold. The exclamation, thrice repeated ( Matthew 17:5 ), marks the suddenness and unexpectedness of the occurrence. They who now appeared were no delusive, imaginary figures, but real personages, objectively presented to the spectators, in such bodies as appertained to their condition. Moses and Elias. St. Luke adds, "who appeared in glory," radiant with the light which always accompanies heavenly visitors. Why these two saints were chosen to be present on this momentous occasion... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:3

The reappearance of Moses and Elias. St. Luke materially adds to our knowledge of this scene when he tells us the subject of the conversation of this mysterious company. They "spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem." It may be seeing deeper into the mystery of the scene if we can apprehend that, for the time, Jesus was out of the bodily and within the spiritual sphere to which Moses and Elias belonged. Instead of thinking that they came down to him, it is better to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:4

Then answered Peter. According to St. Luke, it was when the two Divine prophets were disappearing, or were being withdrawn from sight, that Peter spoke. Bewildered, overcome with joy and astonishment, not knowing what to say (Mark), yet in his excitement and ardour unable to keep silence, he cries to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here; perhaps equivalent to to remain here . He includes Moses and Elias in his eager exclamation. Some commentators confine the reference to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:5

A bright cloud overshadowed them. The cloud spread over and around, not Jesus only and the other two, but in some degree over the apostles also, as St. Luke adds, "They feared as they entered into the cloud." It was the Shechinah, the token of the presence of the Most High, who dwelleth in the unapproachable light. It enshrouded Jesus and his two companions, so that mortal eye could not pierce it or even look upon it; but the apostles, who were outside its immediate contact, were in some... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:5

A repetition of the Divine approval. The Transfiguration does not stand alone in our Lord's life. There are two other scenes with which it may be compared. "The one is the descent of the Holy Ghost on him, under the symbol of a brooding dove, after his baptism." The other is the sound as of thunder, and the responding voice of the Father, saying of his Father-Name, "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again." And it should be noticed that the first direct manifestation of God to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:6

Were sore afraid. The vision and the voice overcame them with awe and terror. They fell on their face. They tried to shut out the awful radiance that blinded them. Man's weakness could endure no more; prostrate, paralyzed with fear, they lay on the ground. Who could see God, and live? Had they not seen his glory, and heard his voice? What could they do but crouch in abject terror? Thus they knew not that the scene was over, that the tremendous glimpse of unseen realities vouchsafed to them... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:7

Came and touched them. Jesus gently and lovingly aroused them from their stupor, showing that he was near, and that they had nothing to dread (comp. Isaiah 6:5-7 ; Daniel 10:8-10 ; Revelation 1:17 ). He adds the assurance of his own beloved and well known voice, Arise, and be not afraid. Such comfort he gave to the affrighted disciples when he came to them treading on the waters of the storm-tossed sea ( Matthew 14:27 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:8

No man, save Jesus only. Moses and Elias had vanished, Jesus was left alone, and the voice Divine said, "Hear him." When at Christ's touch and word the awestruck apostles dared once more to look around and to bethink themselves of what had passed, those were the facts of which they were conscious. The Law and the prophets, types and predictions, are fulfilled in Christ, and are so far superseded. The former were temporary, introductory to the gospel, which is to last forever. Many have seen... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:8

The transitory and the permanent. It almost seems as if St. Peter's foolish speech spoilt the scene. It is said that "while he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them." It might be a "bright cloud," but it effectually shut out from view the glorified visitors and the transfigured Lord. True, out of it came the marvellous voice, which so alarmed the disciples that they "fell on their face, and were sore afraid." But when the cloud passed, and Jesus bade them "arise," the glory was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 17:2

And was transfigured before them - The word “transfigure” means to change the appearance or form. It does not denote the change of the substance of a thing, but simply of its appearance. It puts on a new aspect. What this change was we are expressly told.1. His face shone as the sun; that is, with a special brightness. A similar appearance is described respecting Moses when he came down from the mount, Exodus 34:29-30. See also Hebrews 1:3, where Christ is called the brightness of the glory of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 17:2

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