Luke 9:28

And it happened that, about eight days after these words, he took Peter and James and John, and he ascended onto a mountain, so that he might pray.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

In Context

27And yet, I tell you a truth: There are some standing here who shall not taste death, until they see the kingdom of God.”

29And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his vestment became white and shining.

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Cross References

Psalms 109:4The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

Matthew 26:37And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and saddened.

Mark 6:46And when he had dismissed them, he went to the mountain to pray.

Mark 14:33And he took Peter, and James, and John with him. And he began to be afraid and wearied.

Luke 6:12And it happened that, in those days, he went out to a mountain to pray. And he was in the prayer of God throughout the night.

Luke 9:18And it happened that, when he was praying alone, his disciples also were with him, and he questioned them, saying: “Who do the multitudes say that I am?”

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:19-28

Peter's Enlightened Testimony;Self-Denial Enjoined. 18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer… Read the whole commentary →

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