THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE COMING OF ELIJAH (Mark 9:2 *, Luke 9:28). The narrative agrees closely with Mk., the chief difference being the appropriate addition of Matthew 17:7. The fear of the disciples occurs earlier in Mk., and is made the occasion of Peter's intrusion; in Lk. it is omitted. MA... [ Continue Reading ]
HEALING OF THE DEMONIAC BOY (Mark 9:14 *, Luke 9:37). The story is much shorter than in Mk. The reference to possession does not come till the end; in Matthew 17:15 the child is described as epileptic. Perhaps the story was told in Q. The father's appeal, Lord, have mercy (Matthew 17:15), gives us t... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW 17:22 F. FURTHER PREDICTION OF THE PASSION (Mark 9:30 *, Luke 9:43) Again the disciples understand; they are not so utterly obtuse as in Mk. and Lk.... [ Continue Reading ]
TEMPLE TRIBUTE. Mt. only. The collectors of the half-shekel, expected from every Jew towards the maintenance of the Temple, and usually paid just before the Passover, ask Peter if his master fulfilled the obligation, and are told that He did. In conversation with Peter, Jesus apparently asserts that... [ Continue Reading ]