Charles Spurgeon Commentary Mark 9:14-15

"And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them, and scribes questioning with them. And straightway all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him." — Mark 9:14-15 (ASV)

And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

It is probable that the face of Jesus Christ was shining like the face of Moses when he came down from the mountain. The people were amazed, although not with the same amazement that seized Israel when they saw the face of Moses, for Moses had to cover his face with a veil. But they ran to Him and greeted Him.

The glory of Christ attracts, whereas the glory of Moses repels. The glory of the law is terrible, but the glory of the Gospel is cheering and attractive.

And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

There was a glory about his face not entirely unlike that of Moses when he came down from the other mountain, so that the people were struck with wonder when they looked upon him.