Luke 9:32

But Peter and they who were with him were heavy with sleep; and awaking, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

In Context

31who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.

33And it came to pass, that, as they were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah; not knowing what he said.

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Cross References

Luke 22:45And rising up from prayer, and coming to the disciples, he found them sleeping, from sorrow.

John 17:24Father, those whom thou hast given me, I will that where I am they also be with me; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; because thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

1 John 3:2Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it was never yet manifested what we shall be. We know that if it shall be manifested, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:29-37

The Transfiguration. 28 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. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake,… Read the whole commentary →

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