SEV Biblia, Chapter 17:8
Y alzando ellos sus ojos, a nadie vieron, sino a Jess solo.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 8. And when they had lift up their eyes , etc.] And looked round about, as Mark says, to see whether the same objects still continued, as Moses and Elias; and the bright cloud: they saw no man ; neither Moses nor Elias, who were both gone: signifying, that though the law and the prophets were till this time, they were now finished and completed, and the Mosaic economy was to be no more; as these men appeared no more after, nor will they till the second coming of Christ. And Mark has it, they saw no man any more; that is, these men any more, neither then, nor afterwards, save Jesus only. Mark adds, with themselves; in the same form as before his transfiguration. Christ is the only Mediator, Saviour, and Redeemer; the only Prophet, Priest, and King; and who only is to be, and can be beheld as such; and who does, and will abide with his people; and helps, comforts, and saves them, when none else can. Luke observes, that when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone; which was so ordered, that it might be a clear case, that this voice was only concerning Christ, and not either Moses or Elias.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-13 - Now the disciples beheld somewhat of Christ's glory, as of the onl begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith, when they would have to witness his crucifixion; and would give them an ide of the glory prepared for them, when changed by his power and made lik him. The apostles were overcome by the glorious sight. Peter though that it was most desirable to continue there, and to go no more down to meet the sufferings of which he was so unwilling to hear. In this he knew not what he said. We are wrong, if we look for a heaven here upo earth. Whatever tabernacles we propose to make for ourselves in thi world, we must always remember to ask Christ's leave. That sacrific was not yet offered, without which the souls of sinful men could no have been saved; and important services were to be done by Peter an his brethren. While Peter spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, a emblem of the Divine presence and glory. Ever since man sinned, an heard God's voice in the garden, unusual appearances of God have bee terrible to man. They fell prostrate to the earth, till Jesu encouraged them; when looking round, they beheld only their Lord a they commonly saw him. We must pass through varied experiences in ou way to glory; and when we return to the world after an ordinance, it must be our care to take Christ with us, and then it may be our comfor that he is with us.
Greek Textus Receptus
επαραντες 1869 5660 V-AAP-NPM δε 1161 CONJ τους 3588 T-APM οφθαλμους 3788 N-APM αυτων 846 P-GPM ουδενα 3762 A-ASM ειδον 1492 5627 V-2AAI-3P ει 1487 COND μη 3361 PRT-N τον 3588 T-ASM ιησουν 2424 N-ASM μονον 3441 A-ASM 3440 ADV
Robertson's NT Word Studies
17:8 {Lifting up their eyes} (eparantes tous ofqalmous autwn). After the reassuring touch of Jesus and his words of cheer. {Jesus only} (iesoun monon). Moses and Elijah were gone in the bright cloud.
