36. ἐσίγησαν. Until after the resurrection, in accordance with the express command of Jesus given them as they were descending the hill. Mat 17:9. During the descent there also occurred the conversation about Elijah and John the Baptist. (Mat 17:9-13; Mar 9:9-13.) It is remarkable that the only other allusion to the Transfiguration is in 2Pe 1:18.