They fell on their face. They entered into the cloud; or the cloud enveloped them, Luke 9:34. They were, therefore, afraid. The…

When the disciples heard it — At this point, Saint Matthew’s narrative is the fullest. The three disciples shrink in fear, like th…

And behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. And when the disciples heard i…

St. Jerome: While they were thinking only of an earthly tabernacle of branches or tents, they were overshadowed by the coveri…

The effect of the Transfiguration on the disciples reminds us of Daniel (Daniel 10:7–9). The visible glory of Deity brings terror, but …

And having heard this, God intended that the disciples should be struck with this terror, to impress more fully on their hearts the rememb…

And when the disciples heard it
The voice out of the cloud, and which they apprehended came from God, and was uttere…

Now the disciples beheld something of Christ's glory, as of the only begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith when they would…

In the preceding section, the Evangelist showed the power of the Gospel teaching; here, the purpose of the Gospel teaching is shown, which is the g…