Mark 9:8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. Whoever and whatever vanishes, Jesus remains with His disciples. I. THOUGH PHYSICAL HEALTH DEPARTS, HE ABIDES. When heart and flesh fail, He is present to succour and strengthen the soul, and to bear it to one of the many mansions He has prepared. II. THOUGH WORLDLY POSSESSIONS DISAPPEAR, HE REMAINS. Secular wealth, rightly used, is an incalculable blessing; it not only serves to relieve from all worldly anxieties, and minister to bodily comfort and intellectual enjoyment, but also gives us power to help our fellowmen both temporally and spiritually. But how often do riches take wings and fly away! But Christ is the true riches: He is of more value than untold gold; and nothing can deprive us of Him. III. THOUGH DEAREST FRIENDS DEPART, HE ABIDES. Good men are constantly losing from their social sphere those who have charmed them with their presence, and inspired them with their talk. When listening to them either in the sanctuary, the club, or on the domestic hearth, they have felt it good to be there. But one by one they vanish; the time comes when the best is gone, and all is social desolation; and like the disciples, they look around, and see no man any more, save Jesus only, with themselves. He is the abiding Friend, and having Him we have all. (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.WEB: Suddenly looking around, they saw no one with them any more, except Jesus only. |
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