Matthew 17:9

"Lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus alone."

Key Reflection

When the disciples lifted their eyes after the transfiguration, they saw a vision of Moses and Elijah conversing with Jesus. However, upon descending the mountain, they encountered an ordinary scene: no one else was present except Jesus. This moment underscores the supernatural nature of the event and highlights the divine uniqueness of Jesus, emphasizing that while these visions were profound, only Jesus remains in their physical presence, setting up the expectation for his ultimate mission and role as the Messiah.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 9. Tell the vision to no man. This vision was designed particularly to confirm them in the truth that he was the Messiah. While he was with them, it was unnecessary that they should relate what they had seen. When he was crucified, they would need this evidence that he was the Christ. Then they were to use it. There were three witnesses of it--as many as the law required; and the proof that he was the Messiah was clear. Besides, if they had told it then, it would have provoked the Jews and endangered his life. His time was not yet come. Vision. Sight; appearance. What they had seen on the mount. Charged them. Gave them a commandment.

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