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After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.
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Commentators highlight that the Transfiguration was a brief unveiling of Jesus' divine nature. Amidst his earthly humiliation, this event served as a powerful reminder to his disciples—and to us—of his true identity as the glorious Lord of heaven and earth, revealing the immense glory He willingly set aside for our salvation.
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By themselves (μονους). Alone. This word only in Mark. See on Mt 17:1-8 for discussion of the Transfiguration.[Reference Luke 9:28…
19th Century
Anglican
And after six days.—See Notes on Matthew 17:1-8.
Baptist
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was …
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“After six days” suggests that the Transfiguration is historical, connected with the previous event (see comment on Lk 9:28). The revelation was gi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And after six days Six days after this discourse with his disciples, in their way to Caesarea Philippi, and after th…
Presbyterian
Here is a prediction of the near approach of Christ's kingdom. A glimpse of that kingdom was given in the transfiguration of Christ. It is good to …
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