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His Inner Glory Revealed
Commentators explain that the transfiguration was not a change in Jesus' physical substance but an outward manifestation of His true, inner divine nature. The Greek word used, 'metamorphoō', suggests a change in form that reveals the inner essence. For a moment, the disciples saw the glory of His deity shine through His humanity, with His face like the sun and clothes as bright as light.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 17:2
18th Century
Theologian
And was transfigured before them. The word transfigure means, to change the appearance or form. It does not denote the c…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 17:2
He was transfigured before them (μετεμορφωθη εμπροσθεν αυτων). The word is the same as the metamorphoses (cf. Ovid) of pagan mytho…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 17:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, and was transfigured befo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 17:2
Moses’ face shone because it reflected something of God’s glory (Exodus 34:29– 30). But Jesus himself was “transfigured” (GK 3565), a w…
John Calvin
On Matthew 17:2
16th Century
Theologian
And was transfigured before them. Luke says that this happened while he was praying; and from the circumstances of time and place…
John Gill
On Matthew 17:2
17th Century
Pastor
And was transfigured before them
Peter, James, and John, before whom he was metamorphosed, or changed into another f…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 17:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Now the disciples beheld something of Christ's glory, as of the only begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith when they would…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 17:1–13
13th Century
Philosopher
In the preceding section, the Evangelist showed the power of the Gospel teaching; here, the purpose of the Gospel teaching is shown, which is the g…