But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
Peter and the guys with him were completely exhausted and falling asleep. But when they managed to wake up, they saw Jesus glowing with this incredible glory, and two men standing right there with him.
Sometimes the most amazing moments happen when we're barely awake enough to notice them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Transfiguration account in the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray. During this event, Jesus' appearance was transformed to reveal his divine glory, and Moses and Elijah appeared with him, discussing his upcoming departure. The disciples were initially overcome by sleep, likely due to the high altitude or the intensity of the spiritual moment, but they awoke to witness this revelation.
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