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As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.
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The Power of Prayer
Multiple commentators emphasize that Jesus's glorious change occurred specifically while he was praying. John Gill suggests the transfiguration was a direct answer to his prayer, while Matthew Henry calls prayer itself a 'transfiguring, transforming duty.' This highlights a powerful connection between prayer and experiencing God's glory, suggesting that communion with God can change a believer's own disposition from sorrowful to joyful.
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Luke
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The fashion. The appearance. Glistening. Shining like lightning—of a bright, dazzling whiteness. As Mark says, more white than any ful…
19th Century
Anglican
And as he prayed.—We again note, as characteristic of Saint Luke, the emphasis placed on our Lord’s prayers here, as before in Luke 3:21;[…
Luke omits the actual word “transfigured,” possibly to avoid a term that might have suggested Hellenistic ideas of an epiphany, the appearance of a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered , &c.] It became exceeding bright and glorious, it shon…
Christ's transfiguration was a glimpse of that glory in which He will come to judge the world and was an encouragement to His disciples to suffer f…