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New American Standard Bible (1995)
Luke 9:31
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They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease, which he should accomplish at Hierusalem.
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
They appeared in heavenly glory, talking about his departure which he would soon bring about in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory, and were speaking of His departure [from earthly life], which He was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.
who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to fulfill at Jerusalem.
They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
They appeared in heavenly glory and talked about all that Jesus' death in Jerusalem would mean.
They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke of his exodus, which he was soon to accomplish in Yerushalayim.
who, appearing in glory, spoke of his departure which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.
They also looked bright and glorious. They were talking with Jesus about his death that would happen in Jerusalem.
Which appeared in glory, and tolde of his departing, which he shoulde accomplish at Hierusalem.
Who appeared in glory, and spoke concerning his departure which was to end at Jerusalem.
who appeared in heavenly glory and talked with Jesus about the way in which he would soon fulfill God's purpose by dying in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory and were speaking about his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
Appearing in glory, they spoke of His exodus, which He was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
Who were seen in glory and were talking of his death which was about to take place in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Yerushalayim.
They appeared in glory and were discussing Jesus'his">[fn] departure which he was about to bring to fulfillment in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory; but they spake concerning his going forth which should be accomplished at Urishlem.
who appeared in glory. And they were conversing on his departure, which was to be consummated at Jerusalem.
That appeared in the maiestie, & spake of his departyng, which he shoulde end at Hierusalem.
who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
Who appearing in glory, spake of his decease, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
They came in glory, and kept speaking about His death, which He was so soon to undergo in Jerusalem.
and Moises and Helie weren seen in maieste; and thei sayn his goyng out, which he schulde fulfille in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory, and spoke of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
Who appeared in glory, and spoke of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke about his departure that he was about to carry out at Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
They were glorious to see. And they were speaking about his exodus from this world, which was about to be fulfilled in Jerusalem.
They looked like the shining-greatness of heaven as they talked about His death in Jerusalem which was soon to happen.
They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
who, appearing in glory, were speaking as to his departure, which he was about to fulfil in Jerusalem.
Appearing in majesty. And they spoke of his decease that he should accomplish in Jerusalem.
who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem.
which appered gloriously and spake of his departinge which he shuld ende at Ierusalem.
who having appeared in glory, spake of his outgoing that he was about to fulfil in Jerusalem,
that appeared gloriously, and spake of his departynge, which he shulde fulfill at Ierusalem.
who discours'd about the exit, he was to make at Jerusalem;
They were as bright as Jesus, and they talked with him about God's plan for him to die in Jerusalem.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
appeared: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:21, Colossians 3:4, 1 Peter 5:10
spake: Luke 9:22, Luke 13:32-34, John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Peter 1:11, 1 Peter 1:12, Revelation 5:6-12, Revelation 7:14
Reciprocal: Matthew 16:21 - began Matthew 17:3 - behold Mark 9:4 - appeared Mark 14:37 - and findeth John 19:28 - Jesus Acts 7:37 - him
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Who appeared in glory,.... In a very glorious manner, in most divine and beautiful forms to Christ, and to his disciples:
and spake of his decease, which he should accomplish at Jerusalem; the word, rendered "decease", is "Exodus", the name of the second book of Moses; so called from the departure of the children of Israel out of Egypt, it gives an account of; and which departure is expressed by this word, in Hebrews 11:22 and to which the allusion is here. Death is a departure out of this world, and goes by this name, 2 Peter 1:15 and so here it signifies Christ's death, or exit, which he was to make at Jerusalem; and Moses and Elias talk with him about this; the nature, manner, use, and near approach of it; and to which they might encourage him, as man. The sufferings and death of Christ were what Moses and the prophets had foretold; and these two speak of the same things now; and which must serve to confirm what Christ a few, days ago had showed his disciples, that he must go to Jerusalem, and there suffer and die. Dr. Lightfoot thinks that the ascension of Christ to heaven is contained in the word "Exodus", which was his final departure out of this world, as well as his sufferings and death; and especially if there is any, allusion to the Israelites' departure out of Egypt, which was in victory and triumph; and the rather, because "the time of his receiving up", Luke 9:51 may be thought to refer to this; and so Moses and Elias conversed with him, not only about, his sufferings and death; but his ascension, and of which also the "Exodus", or going of Elias out of this world to heaven, which was by a translation and ascension, was a figure. Some render this word, "Expedition", and think it refers to the whole affair of the redemption of Christ's people by him, from the bondage of sin, Satan, and the law, by his sufferings and death; of which the deliverance of the people of Israel out of Egypt was a lively representation: an expedition which Moses was sent upon, and accomplished: but now the discourse turns upon an expedition of greater importance, which shortly was to be accomplished at Jerusalem, where Christ was to be arraigned, and condemned, and then suffer without the gates of it, in order to obtain eternal redemption for the whole Israel of God.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See an account of the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-13, and Mark 9:2-13.
Luke 9:29
The fashion - The “appearance.”
Glistering - Shining like lightning - of a bright, dazzling whiteness. As Mark says, “more white than any fuller could make it.”
Luke 9:31
In glory - Of a glorious appearance. Of an appearance like that which the saints have in heaven.
His decease - literally, his “exit” or “departure.” The word translated here “decease” - that is, exit, or “going out” - is elsewhere used to denote death. See 2 Peter 1:15. Death is a departure or going out from this life. In “this” word there may be an allusion to the “departure” of the children of Israel from Egypt. As that was going out from “bondage,” pain, and humiliation, so death, to a saint, is but going forth from a land of captivity and thraldom to one of plenty and freedom; to the land of promise, the Canaan in the skies.
He should accomplish - Which was about to take place.
Luke 9:32
Heavy with sleep - Borne down with sleep - oppressed, overcome with sleep. It may seem remarkable that they should fall asleep on such an occasion; but we are to bear in mind that this may have been in the night, and that they were weary with the toils of the day. Besides, they did not “fall asleep” while the transfiguration lasted. While Jesus was praying, or perhaps after he closed, they fell asleep. “While” they were sleeping his countenance was changed, and Moses and Elias appeared. The first that “they” saw of it was after they awoke, having been probably awakened by the shining of the light around them.
Luke 9:36
Jesus was found alone - That is, the two men had left him. In respect to “them” he was alone.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 31. His decease — την εξοδον αυτον, That going out (or death) of his. That peculiar kind of death - its nature, circumstances, and necessity being considered. Instead of εξοδον, thirteen MSS. have δοξαν, glory. They spoke of that glory of his, which he was about to fill up (πληρουν) at Jerusalem. The AEthiopic unites both readings. The death of Jesus was his glory, because, by it, he gained the victory over sin, death, and hell, and purchased salvation and eternal glory for a lost world.
