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George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 9:28

Mountain, &c. --- Since Christ has ascended the mountain, both to pray and to be transfigured, all of us who hope for the fruit of his resurrection, and long to see the king in his glory, must dwell in heaven by our thoughts, and apply our minds to continual prayer. (Ven. Bede) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:28-36

28-36 Christ's transfiguration was a specimen of that glory in which he will come to judge the world; and was an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. Our Lord Jesus, even in his transfiguration, was willing to speak concerning his death and sufferings. In our greatest glories on earth, let us remember that in this world we have no continuing city. What need we have to pray to God for quickening grace, to... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 9:1-99

Luke 9 THE DISCIPLES HAD now had full opportunity of learning their Master’s spirit and methods and power; so they were sent forth, and verses Luke 9.1-9.6 tell us how they were commissioned. “Then He called . . . and gave . . . He sent . . . He said . . .” The order of the four verbs is very instructive. His is the choice and not ours. But then He not only calls but also gives the authority and power adequate for the service to which He calls. Not until that power is given does He... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 9:28-32

The Transfiguration. The miracle itself: v. 28. And it came to pass, about an eight days after these sayings, He took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. v. 29. And as He prayed, the fashion of His countenance was altered, and His raiment was white and glistering. v. 30. And, behold, there talked with Him two men, which were Moses and Elias, v. 31. who appeared in glory, and spake of His decease which He should accomplish at Jerusalem. v. 32. But Peter and... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 9:28-36

b. The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)28And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James [James and John, V. O.6], and went up into a [the] mountain to pray. 29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering [ἐξαστράπτων, lit., flashing forth light]. 30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias [Elijah]: 31Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease [or, departure]... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 9:29

Luke PRAYER AND TRANSFIGURATION Luk_9:29 . This Evangelist is especially careful to record the instances of our Lord’s prayers. That is in accordance with the emphasis which he places on Christ’s manhood. In this narrative of the Transfiguration it is to Luke that we owe our knowledge of the connection between our Lord’s prayer and the radiance of His face. It may be a question how far such transfiguration was the constant accompaniment of our Lord’s devotion. It is to be remembered that... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 9:28-36

a Glimpse of Glory Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior’s earthly career. He was the second Adam and had not sinned. There was no reason, therefore, that He should die. He might in a moment have been changed; that which was mortal might have been swallowed up of life. The door through which Moses and Elijah had come stood open, and by it our Lord might have returned. But He could never, under those circumstances, have been the Savior of mankind. He knew... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:1-62

As He sent His apostles out, He gave them power and authority. They went forth without any provision for the journey other than the things of spiritual equipment. Rumors of the ministry and power they exercised reached Herod, and he was filled with fear. The apostles returned from their fist mission, and our Lord took them to Bethsaida, where He performed the wonder of feeding the crowd. In a remarkable way, that feeding is a parabolic illustration of the method by which those who serve Him... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:29

THE VISION ON THE MOUNT‘As He prayed, the fashion of His countenance was altered.’ Luke 9:29 The vision of the Transfiguration was the joint experience of three men. I. A loftier mount.—The Mount of the Transfiguration is a loftier mount than the Mount of the Beatitudes. The lowlier leads to the higher. If you hear Christ, and if you ask Him for those things which make man blessed, that will lead you up to a higher mount by and by. But for the most part the children of the Mount of Teaching... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:1-36

3). Jesus is Revealed As The Messiah Who Has Come With Power (8:19-9:36). In this third part of Section 3 Jesus is Revealed as the glorious Messiah Who has come with power but will be involved in suffering and death (Luke 8:19 to Luke 9:36). It may be analysed as follows: a He no longer owns responsibility to His own family who do not believe in Him, and are on the outside (His own do not recognise Him) (Luke 8:19-21). b He is revealed as the One Who is from above by quelling the storm,... read more

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