Bible Commentary

And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said. 33. as they departed ] Rather, were parting. it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:33”

But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 32. were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake ] Rather, had been heavy with sleep; but on fully awaking. The word diagregoresanies does not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:32”

Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 31. spake of his decease ] The word used is exodos, ‘departure’ a very unusual word for death, which also occurs in this connexion in 2Pe 1:15. The reading doxan, ‘glory,’ though known to St Chrysostom, is only supported by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:31”

And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah: 30. two men, which were Moses and Elias ] The great Lawgiver and the great Prophet, of whom we are told that God buried the one (Deu 34:6) and the other had passed to heaven in a chariot of fire (2Ki 2:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:30”

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [was] white [and] glistering. 29. as he prayed ] The enquiry whether this heavenly brightness came from within, or as when the face of Moses shone by reflection from communion with God, seems irreverent and idle; but we may say that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:29”

And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 28-36. The Transfiguration. 28. about an eight days after ] See Mat 17:1-13; Mar 9:2-13. This is merely the inclusive reckoning which St Luke saw in his written sources, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:28”

But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. 27 . which shall not taste of death ] In the Arabian poem, Antar, Death is represented as slaying men by handing them a cup of poison. This was a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:27”

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and [in his] Father’s, and of the holy angels. 26. whosoever shall be ashamed of me ] Compare Luk 12:9; 2Ti 1:8 ; 2Ti 1:12; 2Ti 2:12. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:26”

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? 25. if he gain the whole world ] It was by the constant repetition of this verse that Ignatius Loyola won the life-long devotion of St Francis Xavier. lose himself or be cast away ] Rather, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:25”

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 24. whosoever will save his life shall lose it ] The words imply whosoever shall make it his main will to save his life. See by way of comment the fine fragment … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:24”