Luke 9:29
As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.
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Interpretation

Luke 9:29 shows a fashion altered that is lived within relationships and commitments—see "was" and "praying". Give fashion altered in what we celebrate and refuse—turn hope into steady work.

Context

The setting is Luke—gospel narrative, highlighting fashion altered. Within ch. 9, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “was” and “praying”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Luke to Luke the physician (companion of Paul). Many scholars judge Luke as follows: Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.. Scholars commonly date Luke AD 80–90. Luke appears framed for Broader Greco‑Roman audience.. A careful narrative for a wide audience. A careful historian-theologian frames a universal horizon.

More details
Traditional:Luke the physician (companion of Paul)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.
Date:AD 80–90
Audience:Broader Greco‑Roman audience.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46