Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Suddenly looking around, they saw no one with them any more, except Jesus only.
Verse Takeaways
1
"Jesus Only" is Enough
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize a profound theological point: Moses (the Law) and Elijah (the Prophets) disappear, but Jesus remains. This signifies that while the Law and Prophets are vital, Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment and is sufficient for all our needs. When other spiritual experiences fade, the presence of Jesus is what truly matters.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Mark
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
7
Suddenly looking round about (εξαπινα περιβλεψαμενο). Matthew 17:8 has it "lifting up their eyes." Mark is more graphic…
19th Century
Preacher
And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.
Unhappy, indeed, would t…
The OT background of v.7 lies in the passages where the cloud symbolized God’s presence (Exodus 16:10; 19:9, 24:15f.; [Reference Exodus…
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
17th Century
Pastor
And suddenly, when they had looked round about Upon hearing the voice, to see if they could observe any other object…
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 …