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The Father's Declaration
Commentators agree that the central event described is God the Father audibly affirming Jesus's identity. The voice from the 'Majestic Glory' (a term for God's glorious presence, likely the Shekinah cloud) bestowed 'honor and glory' upon Jesus. This divine declaration, 'This is my beloved Son,' serves as the ultimate proof of Jesus's Messiahship and the foundation of the gospel message.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 1:17
18th Century
Theologian
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, He was honoured by God in being thus addressed.
When there came such a vo…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 1:17
For he received (λαβων γαρ). Second aorist active participle nominative singular of λαμβανω, "he having received," but there is no…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 1:17
19th Century
Bishop
For he received.—Literally, For having received. The sentence is unfinished, owing to the long dependent clause, “when th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 1:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 1:17
These verses explain how and when Peter was an eyewitness of the majesty of Jesus Christ. God the Father gave honor and glory to Jesus. The “honor”…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 1:17
16th Century
Theologian
For he received from God the Father. He chose one memorable example out of many, specifically that of Christ, when, adorned with celestial…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 1:17
17th Century
Pastor
For he received from God the Father honour and glory
Not as an inferior from a superior, for he was equal in glory w…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Peter 1:16–21
17th Century
Minister
The gospel is no weak thing, but comes in power (Romans 1:16). The law sets before us our wretched state by sin, but there it leaves us…