“You may know that Peter, James and John did not taste death and were worthy to see the glory of the resurrection. It says "about eight days after these words, he took those three alone and led them onto the mountain." Why is it that he says "eight days after these words"? He that hears the words of Christ and believes…”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — Commentary on Luke
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29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
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27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
28And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
— Luke 9:29 —
30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
31Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.