Luke 9:35
And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse doesn't just say "This is my Son"; it emphasizes He is God's "Chosen One" or "Elect." This isn't about simple affection, but divine selection, highlighting Jesus' unique role and authority as the one through whom God's plan will unfold. Therefore, the command to "listen to him" isn't a suggestion, but an imperative to heed the one God Himself has set apart.
Just moments before this, Jesus' appearance had dramatically changed on the mount, shining with glory, and Moses and Elijah appeared speaking with Him. Peter, overwhelmed, suggested building shelters for them. Then, a cloud enveloped them, and God the Father Himself spoke, declaring Jesus as His Son and commanding them to listen to Him, not the others.
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huios · Greek Noun
The primary title of Jesus, signifying his unique relationship to the Father, his divinity, and his role as the Messiah who mediates the covenant between God and humanity.
eklelegmenos · Greek Adjective/Participle
Refers to the one selected by God for a specific redemptive task or office. In the context of the Messiah, it points to the Servant of the Lord who is uniquely set apart by God.
akouete · Greek Verb
To hear and obey; in a biblical context, it implies more than auditory perception—it includes submission to the message and acting upon the divine instruction given.
The Transfiguration, a pivotal moment where God the Father audibly affirms Jesus as His Son, serves as a divine endorsement of Jesus' identity and mission, particularly His impending suffering and death, preparing the disciples for the difficult truth that the Messiah must suffer.
c. 27-30 AD
Jesus' Ministry and Teachings
During His earthly ministry, Jesus taught, healed, and gathered disciples. This period included significant events like His baptism and the Sermon on the Mount.
c. 29 AD
Jesus Predicts His Death
Jesus began to predict His suffering, death, and resurrection. This was a difficult teaching for His disciples to accept, as they had different expectations of the Messiah.
c. 29 AD— this verse
Transfiguration on the Mountain
Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray, where He was transfigured, appearing in glory with Moses and Elijah. A divine voice from a cloud identified Jesus as God's Son and commanded the disciples to listen to Him.
c. 30 AD
Jesus' Triumphal Entry
Jesus entered Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy. This event, though celebrated by many, set the stage for His imminent crucifixion.
calvinLuke 9:28-36: "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."
- And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his brother, and leadeth them to a high mountain apart; 2. And was transfigured before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light. 3. And, lo, there appeared to them [473] Moses and Elijah talking with him. 4. And Peter answering said to Jesus, Lord, i…
pulpitLuke 9:35: "And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him."
Verse 35. - And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. The reading here of the older authorities must be adopted. Instead of the voice out of the cloud saying, "This is my beloved Son," we must substitute," This is my Elect." As SS. Matthew and Mark both read, "my beloved Son," we have here another of the many proofs that each of the three records of the Transf…
The verse doesn't just say "This is my Son"; it emphasizes He is God's "Chosen One" or "Elect." This isn't about simple affection, but divine selection, highlighting Jesus' unique role and authority as the one through whom God's plan will unfold. Therefore, the command to "listen to him" isn't a suggestion, but an imperative to heed the one God Himself has set apart.
Just moments before this, Jesus' appearance had dramatically changed on the mount, shining with glory, and Moses and Elijah appeared speaking with Him. Peter, overwhelmed, suggested building shelters for them. Then, a cloud enveloped them, and God the Father Himself spoke, declaring Jesus as His Son and commanding them to listen to Him, not the others.
Just moments before this, Jesus' appearance had dramatically changed on the mount, shining with glory, and Moses and Elijah appeared speaking with Him. Peter, overwhelmed, suggested building shelters for them. Then, a cloud enveloped them, and God the Father Himself spoke, declaring Jesus as His Son and commanding them to listen to Him, not the others.
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c. 30 AD
Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection
Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem and rose from the dead on the third day, fulfilling His predictions and the Scriptures.
"And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!”" — The verse doesn't just say "This is my Son"; it emphasizes He is God's "Chosen One" or "Elect." This isn't about simple affection, but divine selection, highlighting Jesus' unique role and authority…
