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For he didn`t know what to say, for they were very afraid.
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Awe, Fear, and Confusion
Commentators explain that Peter's nonsensical suggestion was a direct result of overwhelming fear and awe. The sight of Jesus's transfigured glory was too much for the disciples' human nature to process, causing them to be bewildered and not know what to say. This illustrates that in our current state, we are not fully prepared to experience the full weight of God's glory.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He knew not. He knew not. He desired to say something, and he knew not what would be proper.
For he wist not what to answer (ου γαρ ηιδε τ αποκριθη). Deliberative subjunctive retained in indirect question. But why did Peter…
19th Century
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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This endeavor to excuse Peter’s inept remark shows Mark’s sensitive concern for Peter. He was frightened and at a loss as to what to say. So he imp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he wist not what to say He did not know what he should say, or what was proper to be said by him, at such a time…
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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