Matthew 17:8
Sunday, 22 February 2026 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. Matthew 17:8 “And having uplifted their eyes, they saw none, if not Jesus alone” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus came to the disciples who had been overwhelmed by the voice and events on the mountain, touching them and telling them to arise and not be afraid. It next says, “And having uplifted their eyes.” A new word, epairó, to uplift, is seen. It is from epi, upon, and airó, to take up or away. It can be used literally, as in this verse, or it can be used figuratively, such as exalting oneself…
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