Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:31
31. Spake of his decease The three evangelists tell us that the two talked with Jesus, but Luke alone informs us what was the topic of the conversation. They conversed about his approaching sufferings; and in what tone appears from the remarkable phrase which follows, namely, the decease which he should accomplish. His death was viewed as a great voluntary work to be achieved. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:28-36
§ 75. TRANSFIGURATION AND DISCOURSE WHILE DESCENDING THE MOUNT, Luke 9:28-36 . Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13. 29. Glistering The verbs to glister, to glisten and to glitter are but different forms of the same word, and have nearly the same meaning. read more