Luke 9:32
New International Version
Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.

New Living Translation
Peter and the others had fallen asleep. When they woke up, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with him.

English Standard Version
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.

Berean Standard Bible
Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and having awoken fully, they saw His glory, and the two men standing with Him.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who stood with Him.

New American Standard Bible
Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with Him.

NASB 1995
Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

NASB 1977
Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

Amplified Bible
Now Peter and those who were with him had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and splendor and majesty, and the two men who were standing with Him.

Christian Standard Bible
Peter and those with him were in a deep sleep, and when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men who were standing with him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Peter and those with him were in a deep sleep, and when they became fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with Him.

American Standard Version
Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

Contemporary English Version
Peter and the other two disciples had been sound asleep. All at once they woke up and saw how glorious Jesus was. They also saw the two men who were with him.

English Revised Version
Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Peter and the men with him were sleeping soundly. When they woke up, they saw Jesus' glory and the two men standing with him.

Good News Translation
Peter and his companions were sound asleep, but they woke up and saw Jesus' glory and the two men who were standing with him.

International Standard Version
Now Peter and the men with him had been overcome by sleep. When they woke up, they saw Jesus' glory and the two men standing with him.

Majority Standard Bible
Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus? glory and the two men standing with Him.

NET Bible
Now Peter and those with him were quite sleepy, but as they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.

New Heart English Bible
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Weymouth New Testament
Now Peter and the others were weighed down with sleep; but, keeping themselves awake all through, they saw His glory, and the two men standing with Him.

World English Bible
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep, and having awoken, they saw His glory, and the two men standing with Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and having awoken fully, they saw His glory, and the two men standing with Him.

Young's Literal Translation
but Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep, and having waked, they saw his glory, and the two men standing with him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Peter and they with him were heavy with sleep: and having waked, they saw his glory, and two men standing with him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep. And waking, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, Peter and those who were with him were weighed down by sleep. And becoming alert, they saw his majesty and the two men who were standing with him.

New American Bible
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.

New Revised Standard Version
Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Simon and those who were with him were heavy with sleep; and when they awoke they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Shimeon and those with him were groggy with sleep, and they awakened with difficulty, and they saw his glory and those two men who were standing with him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep; but having fully awakened, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

Godbey New Testament
And Peter and those who were along with Him, were burdened with sleep. And having watched through the night, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with him.

Haweis New Testament
But Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who were standing with them.

Mace New Testament
while Peter, and the others with him, were overwhelm'd with sleep: but when they wak'd, they observed his glory, and the two persons present with him,

Weymouth New Testament
Now Peter and the others were weighed down with sleep; but, keeping themselves awake all through, they saw His glory, and the two men standing with Him.

Worrell New Testament
Now Peter and those with him had become heavy with sleep; but, having watched through it, they saw His glory, and the two men who were standing with Him.

Worsley New Testament
Now Peter and they that were with Him were heavy with sleep; but being awakened they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with Him.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Transfiguration
31They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him. 33As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)…

Cross References
Matthew 17:1-9
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...

Mark 9:2-9
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. / His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. / And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...

Exodus 34:29-35
And when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD. / Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him. / But Moses called out to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke to them. ...

2 Peter 1:16-18
For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. / For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

Daniel 10:8-9
So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.

1 Kings 19:11-13
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Acts 7:55-56
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Genesis 28:16-17
When Jacob woke up, he said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it.” / And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven!”

Isaiah 6:1-5
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Philippians 3:20-21
But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

were heavy.

Luke 22:45,46
And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, …

Daniel 8:18
Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.

Daniel 10:9
Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.

they saw.

Exodus 33:18-23
And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory…

Isaiah 60:1-3,19
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee…

John 1:14
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

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Luke 9
1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7. Herod desires to see Jesus.
10. The apostles return.
12. Jesus feeds five thousand;
18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28. The transfiguration.
37. He heals the lunatic;
43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46. commends humility;
51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions.














Peter and his companions
This phrase refers to Peter, James, and John, who were chosen by Jesus to witness the Transfiguration. The selection of these three disciples highlights their unique role among the Twelve Apostles. Peter, often seen as the leader, is frequently mentioned first in the Gospels. The Greek word for "companions" (συμπαραλαμβάνω) implies a close association, indicating the special bond and shared experiences among these disciples. Historically, these three were present at significant moments in Jesus' ministry, such as the raising of Jairus' daughter and Jesus' agony in Gethsemane, underscoring their importance in the early Church.

were heavy with sleep
This phrase suggests a state of drowsiness or fatigue, which is a recurring theme in the Gospels when the disciples are in the presence of divine revelation or intense spiritual experiences. The Greek word "βαρύς" (heavy) conveys a sense of burden or weight, possibly symbolizing the human struggle to remain spiritually vigilant. This moment of sleepiness can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual lethargy, reminding believers of the need to stay awake and alert to God's presence and action in their lives.

but when they became fully awake
The transition from sleep to wakefulness signifies a moment of spiritual clarity and awareness. The Greek verb "διαγρηγορέω" (to become fully awake) implies a sudden realization or enlightenment. This awakening allowed the disciples to witness the glory of Jesus' transfiguration, a pivotal moment that revealed His divine nature. In a broader spiritual context, this awakening can be seen as a call for Christians to be vigilant and receptive to God's revelations, emphasizing the importance of spiritual readiness.

they saw His glory
The term "glory" (δόξα) in Greek refers to the divine radiance and majesty of Jesus, which was momentarily unveiled to the disciples. This glimpse of Jesus' divine nature served to strengthen their faith and understanding of His true identity as the Son of God. The concept of glory is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where it often signifies God's presence and power. For the disciples, witnessing Jesus' glory was a profound confirmation of His messianic mission and a foretaste of the resurrection.

and the two men standing with Him
The two men are identified as Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets, respectively. Their presence alongside Jesus signifies the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and the continuity of God's salvific plan. Moses and Elijah's appearance underscores Jesus' role as the culmination of the Law and the Prophets, affirming His authority and mission. This moment also highlights the unity of the Scriptures and the centrality of Christ in God's redemptive history.

(32) But Peter . . . and when they were awake.--The relations of the two clauses would be better expressed by, And Peter . . . but awaked . . .

Verse 32. - And the two men that stood with him. It has been asked - How did the disciples know the names which those glorified ones had once borne? Three replies are at least probable.

(1) They may have heard their Master address them by their old earthly names.

(2) In subsequent conversations the Lord may have disclosed them to the three.

(3) Is it not a very thinkable thought that the blessed bear upon their spirit-forms their old individuality transfigured and glorified? Were such a vision vouchsafed to us, should we not in a moment recognize a Peter, a Mary, or a Paul?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Meanwhile
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Peter
Πέτρος (Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

his companions
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

were
ἦσαν (ēsan)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

overcome
βεβαρημένοι (bebarēmenoi)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 916: To weight, load, burden, lit. and met. From barus; to weigh down.

by sleep,
ὕπνῳ (hypnō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5258: Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

when they awoke,
διαγρηγορήσαντες (diagrēgorēsantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1235: To awake out of sleep, be thoroughly awake. From dia and gregoreuo; to waken thoroughly.

they saw
εἶδον (eidon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

[Jesus’]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

glory
δόξαν (doxan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

men
ἄνδρας (andras)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

standing with
συνεστῶτας (synestōtas)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4921: To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere.

Him.
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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