30 And behold , two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah , 31 who , appearing in glory , were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem . 32 Now Peter and his companions e had been overcome with sleep ; but when they were fully awake , they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him. 33 And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus , " Master , it is good for us to be here ; let us make three tabernacles : one for You, and one for Moses , and one for Elijah "- not realizing what he was saying . 34 While he was saying this , a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud . 35 Then a voice came out of the cloud , saying , " This is My Son , My Chosen One; listen to Him!" 36 And when the voice had spoken , Jesus was found alone . And they kept silent , and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen .
37 On the next day , when they came down from the mountain , a large crowd met Him. 38 And a man from the crowd shouted , saying , "Teacher , I beg You to look at my son , for he is my only boy, 39 and a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams , and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth; and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves . 40 "I begged Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not." 41 And Jesus answered and said , "You unbelieving and perverted generation , how long e shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here ." 42 While he was still approaching , the demon slammed him to the ground and threw him into a convulsion . But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit , and healed the boy and gave him back to his father .
43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God . But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing , He said to His disciples ,
44 "Let these words sink into your ears ; for the Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:30-44
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.
Commentary on Luke 9:37-42
(Read Luke 9:37-42)
How deplorable the case of this child! He was under the power of an evil spirit. Disease of that nature are more frightful than such as arise merely from natural causes. What mischief Satan does where he gets possession! But happy those that have access to Christ! He can do that for us which his disciples cannot. A word from Christ healed the child; and when our children recover from sickness, it is comfortable to receive them as healed by the hand of Christ.
Commentary on Luke 9:43-50
(Read Luke 9:43-50)
This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it agreed not with their notions. A little child is the emblem by which Christ teaches us simplicity and humility. What greater honour can any man attain to in this world, than to be received by men as a messenger of God and Christ; and to have God and Christ own themselves received and welcomed in him! If ever any society of Christians in this world, had reason to silence those not of their own communion, the twelve disciples at this time had; yet Christ warned them not to do the like again. Those may be found faithful followers of Christ, and may be accepted of him, who do not follow with us.