Luke 9:29

29 While he was in prayer, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became blinding white.

Luke 9:29 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 9:29

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered,
&c.] It became exceeding bright and glorious, it shone like the sun, ( Matthew 17:2 ) and hereby his prayer was answered; and thus, as Christ was heard and answered, whilst he was yet speaking, so are his people sometimes; and even their countenance is altered, when they are favoured with communion with God, and instead of a sad and dejected countenance, they have a cheerful one. And his raiment was white and glistering;
it was as white as the light, as snow, and whiter than any fuller on earth could whiten, as the other evangelists say, and so glistened exceedingly; (See Gill on Matthew 17:2). (See Gill on Mark 9:3).

Luke 9:29 In-Context

27 Some who have taken their stand right here are going to see it happen, see with their own eyes the kingdom of God."
28 About eight days after saying this, he climbed the mountain to pray, taking Peter, John, and James along.
29 While he was in prayer, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became blinding white.
30 At once two men were there talking with him. They turned out to be Moses and Elijah -
31 and what a glorious appearance they made! They talked over his exodus, the one Jesus was about to complete in Jerusalem.
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