Matthew 17

1:11 away (a-14) In those days conquerors transported conquered nations to distant seats, and replaced them by others, that national feeling might not subsist, but dependence be complete. ‘Carrying away’ is feeble for this, but I know no other word.

Matthew 17:4

17:4 make (a-20) Some read ‘I will make,’ which I suspect to be the true reading, which copyists thought too bold. But many have it as in the text.

Matthew 17:5

17:5 overshadowed (b-10) The cloud covered, without darkening them; it was bright – the excellent glory. 2 Peter 1:17 . The word is used in the LXX for the cloud which took possession of the tabernacle and filled it with glory, Exodus 40:34-35 . see Mark 9:7 .

Matthew 17:12

17:12 from (c-35) hupo , the causative or instrumental power, the Son of man being the passive recipient.

Matthew 17:17

17:17 long (d-11) long (d-18) Lit. ‘until when.’

Matthew 17:20

17:20 transported (e-33) See ch. 12.9.

Matthew 17:24

17:24 didrachmas (a-11) A Jewish personal tribute to the temple. See Exodus 30:11-16 , and cf. Nehemiah 10:32 ,Nehemiah 10:33 .

Matthew 17:25

17:25 Yes. (b-3) Or ‘Surely.’

Matthew 17:27

17:27 stater; (c-38) A ‘stater’ or ‘shekel’ equals two didrachmas.