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Lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus alone.
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Christ is the Final Word
Commentators like Calvin and Gill explain that the disappearance of Moses (representing the Law) and Elijah (the Prophets) is highly significant. It shows their roles were temporary and designed to point to Christ. With them gone and only Jesus remaining, it declares that Jesus is the ultimate, final, and superior revelation from God.
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Matthew
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18th Century
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Lifting up their eyes (επαραντες τους οφθαλμους αυτων). After the reassuring touch of Jesus and his words of cheer.
19th Century
Preacher
Closed were their eyes, because of “the too transporting light,” and they dared not open them until they felt the touch of Jesus. Then they lifted …
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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
They saw no man but Jesus only. When it is said that in the end they saw Christ alone, this means that the Law and the Prophets h…
17th Century
Pastor
And when they lifted up their eyes And "looked round about", as Mark says, to see whether the same objects still con…
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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…
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…