And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”
We have here the narrative of Christ's transfiguration, which was designed for a specimen of that glory of his in which he will come to judge the world, of which he had lately been speaking, and, consequently, an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him, and never to be ashamed of him.
Commenting on Luke 9:28-36
And behold, a man of the company,.... One that was in the company, and among the multitude, that met him: cried out; with great vehemence and earnestness: saying, Master; doctor, or "Rabbi": I beseech thee: most humbly, for he was now on his knees: look upon my son: with pity and compassion, and help him: for he is mine only child; wherefore he was dear...
JESUS TRANSFIGURED. (Luk 9:28-36) an eight days after these sayings--including the day on which this was spoken and that of the Transfiguration. Matthew and Mark say (Mat 17:1; Mar 9:2) "after six days," excluding these two days. As the "sayings" so definitely connected with the transfiguration scene are those announcing His death--at which Peter and all the Twelve were so startled and scandalized--so this scene...
Commenting on Luke 9:28-36