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
Geneva Study Bible - Matthew 17:2
17:2 And was {b} transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.(b) Changed into another colour. read more