King James Version
What Does Luke 9:32 Mean?
“But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.”
Context
30
And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
31
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
32
But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
33
And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
34
While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(32) **But Peter . . . and when they were awake.**—The relations of the two clauses would be better expressed by, *And Peter* . *.* . *but awaked* . . .
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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