Matthew 17:1. After six days, Luke: ‘about an eight days,' i.e., ‘about a week.'

Peter and James and John his brother. His companions in Gethsemane (chap. Matthew 26:35; Mark 14:37), Peter the leader, James the first to suffer martyrdom, and John the beloved disciple who lingered longest on earth.

A high mountain apart. The transfiguration probably took place in the night. 1. Jesus had gone up into the mountain to pray (Luke 9:28), which He usually did at night (Luke 6:12; Luke 21:37; Luke 22:39; Matthew 14:23-24). 2. The Apostles were heavy with sleep. 3. They did not descend till the next day (Luke 9:37) 4. The transfiguration itself could be seen to better advantage at night than in daylight. On Mount Hermon snow would be visible, adding a natural splendor to the scene.

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