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The Law and Prophets Testify
Commentators universally explain that Moses represents the Law and Elijah represents the Prophets. Their appearance together, speaking with Jesus, powerfully demonstrates that He is the fulfillment of the entire Old Testament. They did not come to teach the disciples, but to bear witness to Christ as the one to whom all of Scripture points.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 17:3
18th Century
Theologian
And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias. Moses was a distinguished servant of God, through whom the law was given, …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 17:3
There appeared (ωφθη). Singular aorist passive verb with Moses (to be understood also with Elijah), but the participle συνλαλουντε…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 17:3
19th Century
Preacher
And, behold, –
As if this was a great wonder. The transfiguration of Christ could scarcely be called miraculous, for it is according…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 17:3
On the significance of the appearance of Moses and Elijah, see comments on Mk 9:4; Lk 9:30–31. While both Moses and Elijah experienced God’s glory …
John Calvin
On Matthew 17:3
16th Century
Theologian
And, lo, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah. It is asked: Were Moses and Elijah actually present? Or was it only an appariti…
John Gill
On Matthew 17:3
17th Century
Pastor
And behold there appeared unto them
The disciples:
Moses and Elias ;
Moses the…
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…