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A Flawed but Human Reaction
Commentators note that Peter's suggestion to build shelters was impulsive and revealed a misunderstanding. While his desire to prolong the glorious moment was good, he failed to grasp that Jesus's path to glory had to first go through suffering and death. His reaction, born of awe and fear, shows he still stumbled at the idea of a suffering Messiah.
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Charles Ellicott
On Mark 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
Master.—St. Mark, characteristically, gives the Hebrew “Rabbi” for the “Lord” of St. Matthew, and the “Master” of St. Luke.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 9:2–6
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 9:5
True to form, Peter responded impulsively. His words show that he was greatly moved by the experience, yet did not understand it. He wanted to prol…
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John Gill
On Mark 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Peter answered and said to Jesus
He addressed himself to him, as being more familiar with him; as also because h…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 9:1–13
17th Century
Minister
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 …