Paul Kretzmann Commentary - Matthew 17:6 - 17:8

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Paul Kretzmann Commentary - Matthew 17:6 - 17:8


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The conclusion of the phenomenon:

v. 6. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face and were sore afraid.

v. 7. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

v. 8. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man save Jesus only.

The divine voice, the voice of the pure and just God, was too much for the poor, sinful mortals, who, as long as they are clothed with this earthly body, cannot stand in His sight. In the intensity of their terror they fell to the ground upon their faces to hide themselves before Him whose eyes are like flames of fire. Jesus, ever kind, gentle, and sympathetic, stepped forward. In His touch was a world of understanding and cheering assurance. He urged them to arise and cast aside their fears. Thus strengthened, they took courage to lift up their eyes, and saw no one but only Jesus, as they had known Him for several years, in His former appearance, in the form of His real body, with no visible signs of the glory which had just been manifested in Him. A vision so great and wonderful is not now vouchsafed to men; but there is one way in which all may see Jesus, namely, in His Gospel, where we both hear Him speak and see His glory. And seeing, we shall believe, Joh_6:40.