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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:28

About an eight days after - See the whole of this important transaction explained at large on Matthew 17:1-13 ; (note). read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:31

His decease - Την εξοδον αυτον , That going out (or death) of his. That peculiar kind of death - its nature, circumstances, and necessity being considered. Instead of εξοδον , thirteen MSS. have δοξαν , glory. They spoke of that glory of his, which he was about to fill up ( πληρουν ) at Jerusalem. The Ethiopic unites both readings. The death of Jesus was his glory, because, by it, he gained the victory over sin, death, and hell, and purchased salvation and eternal glory for a lost... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:33

It is good for us to be here - Some MSS. add παντοτε , It is good for us to be Always here. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:35

This is my beloved Son - Instead of ὁ αγαπητος , the beloved one, some MSS. and versions have εκλεκτος , the chosen one: and the Ethiopic translator, as in several other cases, to be sure of the true reading, retains both. In whom I am well pleased, or have delighted - is added by some very ancient MSS. Perhaps this addition is taken from Matthew 17:5 . read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:39

A spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out - Πνευμα λαμβανει αυτον . This very phrase is used by heathen writers, when they speak of supernatural influence. The following, from Herodotus, will make the matter, I hope, quite plain. Speaking of Scyles, king of the Scythians, who was more fond of Grecian manners and customs than of those of his countrymen, and who desired to be privately initiated into the Bacchic mysteries, he adds: "Now because the Scythians reproach the Greeks with... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:42

The devil threw him down, and tare him - See this case considered at large, on Matthew 17:15-18 ; (note), and on Mark 9:14-27 ; (note). read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:43

The mighty power - This majesty of God, μεγαλειοτητι του Θεου . They plainly saw that it was a case in which any power inferior to that of God could be of no avail; and they were deeply struck with the majesty of God manifested in the conduct of the blessed Jesus. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:44

Let these sayings sink down into your ears - Or, put these words into your ears. To other words, you may lend occasional attention, but to what concerns my sufferings and death you must ever listen. Let them constantly occupy a place in your most serious meditations and reflections. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:45

But they understood not - See the note on Mark 9:32 . read more

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