The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 9:28-32
The Transfiguration. The miracle itself: v. 28. And it came to pass, about an eight days after these sayings, He took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. v. 29. And as He prayed, the fashion of His countenance was altered, and His raiment was white and glistering. v. 30. And, behold, there talked with Him two men, which were Moses and Elias, v. 31. who appeared in glory, and spake of His decease which He should accomplish at Jerusalem. v. 32. But Peter and... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 9:1-99
Luke 9 THE DISCIPLES HAD now had full opportunity of learning their Master’s spirit and methods and power; so they were sent forth, and verses Luke 9.1-9.6 tell us how they were commissioned. “Then He called . . . and gave . . . He sent . . . He said . . .” The order of the four verbs is very instructive. His is the choice and not ours. But then He not only calls but also gives the authority and power adequate for the service to which He calls. Not until that power is given does He... read more