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When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.
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Awe is the Right Response
Commentators universally agree that the disciples' fear and prostration were not signs of weak faith, but the proper human reaction to the overwhelming majesty of God. As frail beings, an unfiltered encounter with God's glory is terrifying. Scholars note God intended this awe to impress the vision's importance upon them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They fell on their face. They entered into the cloud; or the cloud enveloped them, Luke 9:34. They were, therefore, afraid. The…
19th Century
Anglican
When the disciples heard it — At this point, Saint Matthew’s narrative is the fullest. The three disciples shrink in fear, like th…
Baptist
And behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. And when the disciples heard i…
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The effect of the Transfiguration on the disciples reminds us of Daniel (Daniel 10:7–9). The visible glory of Deity brings terror, but …
16th Century
Protestant
And having heard this, God intended that the disciples should be struck with this terror, to impress more fully on their hearts the rememb…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the disciples heard it The voice out of the cloud, and which they apprehended came from God, and was uttere…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
