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John Wesley's notes
on the Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
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A high mountain -
Probably Mount Tabor. Mark 9:2; Luke 9:28.
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2
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And was transfigured - Or
transformed. The indwelling Deity darted out its rays through the
veil of the flesh; and that with such transcendent splendour, that
he no longer bore the form of a servant. His face shone with Divine
majesty, like the sun in its strength; and all his body was so
irradiated by it, that his clothes could not conceal its glory, but
became white and glittering as the very light, with which he covered
himself as with a garment.
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There appeared Moses and
Elijah - Here for the full confirmation of their faith in Jesus,
Moses, the giver of the law, Elijah, the most zealous of all the
prophets, and God speaking from heaven, all bore witness to him.
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Let us make three tents -
The words of rapturous surprise. He says three, not six: because the
apostles desired to be with their Master.
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Hear ye him - As superior
even to Moses and the prophets. See Deut 18:17.
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Be not afraid - And
doubtless the same moment he gave them courage and strength.
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Tell the vision to no man
- Not to the rest of the disciples, lest they should be grieved and
discouraged because they were not admitted to the sight: nor to any
other persons, lest it should enrage some the more, and his
approaching sufferings shall make others disbelieve it; till the Son
of man be risen again - Till the resurrection should make it
credible, and confirm their testimony about it. |
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