Mark 9:4

“And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses, etc..] Or Moses and Elias, as all the Oriental versions read, as in Mt. 17:3, (see Gill on “<401703>Matthew 17:3”): and they were talking with Jesus; concerning his decease, and what he was to do and suffer at Jerusalem, and of which he himself had lately talked with his disciples; so that this might have been a confirmation of these things to them; (see Gill on “<401703>Matthew 17:3”).”

“And after six days ... - See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 17:1-9. Mark 9:3 No fuller - Rather, no “scourer.” The office of the person here mentioned was to “scour” or “whiten” cloth; not to “full” it, or to render it thicker. Mark 9:6 He wist not - He “knew not.” He was desirous of saying something, and he knew not what would be proper. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Elijah - Whom they expected: Moses, whom they did not. Mark 9:7”

“9:4 The appearance of Elijah and Moses might indicate the fulfillment of the law and the prophets in Jesus (see Matt 5:17; cp. Mal 4:4-5).”

“appeared: Mat 11:13, Mat 17:3, Mat 17:4; Luk 9:19, Luk 9:30, Luk 9:31, Luk 24:27, Luk 24:44; Joh 5:39, Joh 5:45-47; Act 3:21-24; Pe1 1:10-12; Rev 19:10 Elias: Moses was the founder of the Jewish polity, and Elias the most zealous reformer and prophet of the Jewish church; and their presence implied that the ministry of Christ was attested by the law and the prophets. Kg2 2:11, Kg2 2:12, Elijah Moses: Deu 34:5, Deu 34:6 Mark 9:5”