Luke 9:36

36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And ¹they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.

Luke 9:36 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 9:36

And when, the voice was past
The above words were delivered, and it was heard no more: Jesus was found alone; by his disciples; Moses and Elias being gone, and he in the same form in which he was before his transfiguration.

And they kept it close;
as Christ strictly charged them, when coming down from the mount with them; ( Matthew 17:9 ) .

And told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen;
no, not any of their fellow disciples, until that Christ was risen from the dead.

Luke 9:36 In-Context

34 While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

35 Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!"

36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.

37 On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.

38 And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, "Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only boy,

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 17:9; Mark 9:9

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "occurred"