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Observe here, the glorious attendance upon our Saviour at his glorious transfiguration; they were two men, Moses and Elias. This being but a glimpse of Christ's glory, not a full manifestation of it, only two of the glorified saints attend upon Christ at it; when he shall come in his full glory, ten thousand of thousands shall attend him. These two attendants were two men, not two angels; because men were more nearly concerned in what was done; they were not only spectators but partners. Man's restoration was Christ's principal aim: the angels' confirmation his less principal design. But why Moses and Elias?
1. Moses the giver of the law, and Elias the chief of the prophets, attending both upon Christ, did shew the consent of the law and the prophets with Christ,and their fulfilling and accomplishment in him.
2. Because these two were the most laborious servants of Christ, both adventured their lives in God's cause, and therefore are highly honoured by Christ. Such as honour him, he will honour.