29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.
29 While he was in prayer, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became blinding white.
29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening.
29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became dazzling white.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:29
Commentary on Luke 9:28-36
(Read Luke 9:28-36)
Christ's transfiguration was a specimen of that glory in which he will come to judge the world; and was an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. Our Lord Jesus, even in his transfiguration, was willing to speak concerning his death and sufferings. In our greatest glories on earth, let us remember that in this world we have no continuing city. What need we have to pray to God for quickening grace, to make us lively! Yet that the disciples might be witnesses of this sign from heaven, after awhile they became awake, so that they were able to give a full account of what passed. But those know not what they say, that talk of making tabernacles on earth for glorified saints in heaven.