This is not an issue of cowardice. They will not understand Jesus prediction of his death and resurrection (18:31-34). Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! Luke helps us to know that proclaiming the good WebLuke 9:1-50 contain sundry particulars which together form the closing scenes of the Galilean ministry: the mission of the Twelve, the feeding of the thousands, the conversation on the Christ and the Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary. As persons who have been privy to the company and mind of God, they are able to provide Jesus with divine revelation. This, however, also seems unlikely.). We think it would be a cool experience to see God, perhaps like meeting a famous athlete or musician. The Transfiguration gives these three privileged disciples a preview of that glory. WebLuke 9:28-36 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary HomeCommentaries ReaderRelatedVerse Bible CommentsHomeCommentaries The Transfiguration. They promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. 21-27). To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. Listen to him! (v. 35). With a thirst to know God. Where others failed, Jesus prevails. Look in your Bibles up at vs. 26 here in Luke 9. There is hardly anything else quite like it in the entire Bible. WebLuke 9:28-36. daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; This answers the question, Who is this?not by giving Jesus a title but by describing the process by which he will accomplish his work. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. Cry out for mercy. We lead busy lives. Or perhaps he was thinking about Gods coming kingdom as displayed in the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles, or the Feast of Tents., But the text here and in Marks parallel account seems that even Peter didnt know. Christ has transformed more lives than we can count. All of this provides important background, for Luke himself says that the transfiguration took place after these sayings., Some of the major features of Lukes account, over against Marks, are the following. Why should they have problems with this demon? They are amazed at what they see. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). His constant praying shows his love for his Father in heavenand his confidence that his prayers and his worship were heard. But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. The voice from the cloud speaks only of Jesusnot of Moses or Elijahand does so only after Moses and Elijah depart. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. He places great hope in Jesus. Really carefully. At this point in Lukes story, Jesus and the disciples are on the way into the abyss of Jesus passion. Hope that Jesus is who he claims to be. Luke 9:28-36, Seeing Jesus Glory. The three dwellings (9:33, NRSV; booths in RSV) recall those used at the Festival of Booths (or Tabernacles), an annual harvest festival. Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? What he has said about himself and what is to happen is Gods will. And it speaks to us what Christ did a few months later in his death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. Elijah fled to Mount Horeb, and there God spoke to him in a sound of sheer silence (1 Kings 19:12, NRSV; RSV: a still small voice). Then He called His twelve disciples together How many broken hearts and broken lives could be avoided if we would just listen to him! Peter never forgot this moment when he had a brief glimpse of the coming glory of Jesus Christ. Lukes disclosure concerning the conversation is highly significant for his account. My wife and a few friends are reading a book trying to describe the grandness and majesty and transcendence of God. That chapter is all about the resurrection. The disciples will also have a problem with sleep at the Mount of Olives (22:45). Scott Hoezee. May we meditate on the reality of this passage. Hebrews 10:31 ESV It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. You can turn there. Second, how could these disciples walk away from this event and yet, as verse 36 informs us, tell no one what they saw and experienced? As for the transfiguration of Jesus, it represents a turning point in his life: No longer would he continue his ministry in Galilee, his hour had come. Jesus glorified like the sun. The apostles sent forth. Exodus 34:29-35. Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. Jerusalem will be the place of his death, but it will also be the place of his resurrection and his ascensionevents that will reveal his glory. This was a moment they would never forget. It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). Its something I think about only if Im watching a sci-fi movie. Ive read this many times and wondered, Why did this happen? What was the purpose? Mark 14:33 and Matt 26:37 tell us that they will also be present at Gethsemane. Peters idea goes nowhere. 35B (Dallas: Word Books, 1993), Pervo, Richard I., and Carl, William J. III, Proclamation 2, Epiphany, Series C (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1979), Ringe, Sharon H., Westminster Bible Companion, Luke (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press), Rohr, Richard, The Good News According to Luke: Spiritual Reflections (New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1997), Stein, Robert H., The New American Commentary: Luke (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992), Tannehill, Robert C., Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: Luke (Nashville: Abingdon, 1996), Copyright 2007, 2010, Richard Niell Donovan, The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up, be killed, and on the third day be raised up, suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? I write these lines just after hanging up the telephone. 28It happened about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray. It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen (Exodus 33:21-23). Prayer is a Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijahnot knowing what he said. Henry, Matthew. The moment is over! The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. We do not want to face him without having our sins paid for by him. It is not in vain. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] Lukes disciples need a revelatory experience in order to appreciate Jesus true identity and vocation. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1952), Green, Joel B., The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Gospel of Luke (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997), Hendriksen, William, New Testament Commentary: Luke (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1978), Nickle, Keith F., Preaching the Gospel of Luke (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000), Nolland, John, Word Biblical Commentary: Luke 9:2118:34, Vol. The glory was there. But maybe behind these questions something of the core truth of the gospel starts to come out. His face was altered. It is also referred to in 2 Peter 1:18. Our confidence in Christ is strengthened by this testimony. Dont disregard him. A beautiful, delicate butterfly. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Between Jesus birth and his death, this may be the most significant event in the Gospels. WebLuke 9:28 Context Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (28-36) And it came to pass.--See Notes on Matthew 17:1-13, and Mark 9:2-13. It took a bit, apparently, before they even fully woke up (and then saw something so odd they must have wondered if they were not, in fact, still asleep and seeing a dream). The disciples were bewildered. If the moment wasnt already astonishing, now two great men of God from centuries before appear with Jesus, right in front of the 3 disciples. What he says about discipleship is also to be heeded. That he will eventually be raised again bodily gets at both and assures us that the salvation about which Moses and Elijah showed up to discuss with Jesus is just the truest and grandest thing you could ever imagine! Click here for more information. 28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus * took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. But he will rise. Jesus is Gods beloved Son. God is transcendent. Arise, O Lord, let not man prevail. At this Transfiguration, God confirms that the new Moses-like prophet is Jesus, saying, This is my beloved Son. The exodon about which Moses and Elijah are speaking here is Jesus death, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (v. 31). 1-6. These were not fables or tall tales. II. Scared out of their minds. Jesus is preparing His disciples and telling them that it is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and be killed and then raised up on the third day. The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. Commentators have wide speculation as to what Peter intended to stay. As one prepares to preach on this text, it is important to bear in mind that the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a Christological festival, not so much an occasion for moralism (that we all have mountain top experiences, but must come down). Web28 And 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. This event was not some simple stunt someone videos and posts on YouTube. Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Since this part of my sermon commentary is about Questions, Ill just ask a few of the ones that come to my mind in this startlingly odd passage. The second feature is that the disciples are said to have dozed off during that conversation, but saw the glorified Jesus and the two men with him (9:32). 28 And 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. Web28 And 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. And, lo, there appeared to them [473] Moses and Elijah talking with him.4. Matthew says they were terrified when the Voice spoke to them (Matt 17:6). And if we find it odd that the disciples kept mum about this then perhaps we can turn the camera around to ourselves to wonder how often we keep silent about the great and glorious truths of the Gospel that we celebrate in church on Sundays but then fail to mention in the week that follows. God promises that the day will come when his glory will fill all the earth (Numbers 14:21). WebChrist shares Gods glory. Bring your son here., All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. These recognized giants of the faith come to point Jesus in the direction he needs to go and to encourage him that down that path lies the salvation of the world. Fill me, radiancy divine; No restraint! And I do not fault them at all. Have you ever seen such radiance as this in the faces of people youve known over the years? He had talked previously about his forthcoming suffering and death. Peter, James, and John already believed in life after death, but surely this moment dramatically increased their convictions that everything they had been taught about life after death was absolutely true. These three disciples were present at the healing of Jairus daughter (8:51). It commemorates Gods protection during the wilderness wanderings (Leviticus 23:39-43). And this is a truth we all need to remember: Whether your religious experience is like that of the Apostle Paul, who was blinded by the light of Christ on the road to Damascus; or John Wesley, who felt his heart strangely warmed at Aldersgate; or Horace Bushnell, who confessed to being nurtured in the faith over a lifetime in New England, the real test of Christianity is not the ecstasy of the mountaintop experience, but the compassion and sympathy you show for others in the valley below. As inner prayer, you pray a simple, repeated They said it was as if a ring of light encircled her face. What do we do with this? We see that yet today. Maybe the sleepiness of the disciples is emblematic for how often they had missed the glory of Jesus when it shined right in front of them day in and day out throughout Jesus ministry. His clothing became dazzling white. This scene challenges our comprehension, but something heavenly was happening here. Luke 9:28-36. they saw his glory and heard the voice of God. 39Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely. They are afraid. Moses and Elijah? Or as Buechner put it, Even with us something like this happens once in a while. Frederick Buechner once mused that maybe the oddness of the Transfiguration is not so odd after all. WebThe gospel in Luke 9:28-36 is a reminder that Jesus in His divinity still goes through a lot of trials to save us. The apostle Paul notes that all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), but then says, We were buried therefore with him through baptism to death, that just like Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4). This is more a theological than a geographical statement. As a young believer, I would think, Well, Jesus was the Son of God. Peter will refer to it as the holy mountain (2 Peter 1:18). The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up (v. 22). "Complete Commentary on Luke 9:36". They still exist. They expect him to conquernot to die. At a time when anyone else would sit in stunned silence, Peter says, Lets make three tents! None of the Gospels tells us why he wants to build three tents: Perhaps he wants to prolong the mountaintop experienceto keep Jesus safe on the mountain rather than seeing him exposed to suffering, rejection, and death (v. 22). Luke 9:28-36 Have you noticed how closely tied sleep and death are in the New Testament? You wouldve been too. We know from Matthews and Marks Gospels Jesus told them to tell no one until after the resurrection. See Gill on Matthew 17:1. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was They dont tell anyone what they have seen, and that is all right. Methinks, as I steal by His side, I hear from Him these plaintive sounds, "Lord, who hath believed Our report? Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory Metamorphosis. Perhaps he is also tying it to the Feast of Tabernacles, where the Israelites present offerings for seven days and then have a holy convocation on the eighth day (Leviticus 23:36). Being exposed to the glory of God is an awesome and even terrifying experience. Now, lets think about that for just a moment. Spark Inspiration: Jesus exodon (death/resurrection) is the great salvation event of the NT, freeing believers from bondage to sin and death. But the subject matter of their conversation is clear: They spoke of Jesus departure and what he would accomplish in Jerusalem.. Luke 9:26 ESV For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. At the top of the mountain, they found themselves in the presence of God, who testified to the divine status of his son, Jesus. 29 As he was praying, A cool one. The face of the man walking with his child in the park, of a woman baking bread, of sometimes even the most unlikely person listen to a concert or standing barefoot in the sand watching the waves roll in, or just have a beer at a Saturday baseball game in July. Another possibility is that the proposal to build three booths equates Jesus with Moses and Elijahdiminishing Jesus unique status as the Messiah of God (see Peters confession in v. 20). Jesus himself metamorphosed into some radically different. It goes without saying they had no way to recognize them physically. Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling (v. 29). The Bible has a more remarkable story of a metamorphosis. He was an eyewitness to the majesty and glory of Christ on that mountain. The word glory is used in the Bible to speak of various wonderful thingsbut it is used especially to speak of Gods gloryan aura associated with Gods appearance that reveals Gods majesty to humans. Who knows what will happen to them now that they are in Gods presenceperhaps they will die! WebJesus Heals a Centurions Servant. I am Yahweh your God (Leviticus 23:43). The cloud was gone, Moses and Elijah vanished, and Jesus was left alone with his disciples. 28. The wonder of it. Matthew and Mark say (Mt 17:1; Mr 9:2) "after six days," excluding these two days. He saw and heard ancient leaders of Israel Moses and Elijah. The model for this encounter is Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19-32). For a few days, hed live on beef jerky and chewing tobacco. that he took with him Peter, John, and James (v. 28b). All that is within Luke 9:31-33 is distinctive. We cant deal with it. The family lineage depends on this child. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), Evans, Craig A., New International Biblical Commentary: Luke (Peabody, MA, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 1990), Farris, Stephen, in Van Harn, Roger (ed. The moderator of the committee told me later, It was as if someone turned on the lights. (1-9) The multitude miraculously fed. Delivered Weekly! Luke clearly understands Jesus to be a new Moses. The tradition that this mountain was Tabor is generally abandoned, and Mount Hermon is commonly supposed to have been the scene of the transfiguration. Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! They went up onto the mountain to pray (v. 28c). Go another way! Perhaps because Israel is the people of the Law and the Prophets, and Moses was the great lawgiver, and Elijah the great prophet. Were not told why, although it was not unusual for Jesus to pull these 3 aside. It is interesting to note that although Luke tells us that Jesus garments shone as bright as a flash of lightning, we are not told that Jesus face shone, only that it changed. In the Greek this is literally that the EIDOS of his face changed, the image, the appearance, of his face was altered. The apostles are sent to preach and heal. Jesus went up the mountain to pray (9:29), perhaps to commune with God concerning his destiny. At the base of the mountain, they find themselves confronted by a great crowd and a distraught father who pleads for his son, who is possessed by a demon. When the voice came, Jesus was found alone (v. 36a). If we do not know Jesus, we should turn to him. The first step to such a prayer is stillness and silence, or what should have been Peters response on the mountain. Yet we are told that for a time during this epiphany of glory, the disciples were sleepy! The disciples have survived their encounter with God! Web36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The longer text tends to diminish the significance of the Transfiguration. Biblical Commentary (28-36) An evil spirit cast out. Not only is the father distraught because his son is suffering, but his situation is made even more difficult by the fact that this is his only child. The disciples will neither listen well nor carry out their tasks faithfullyuntil after the resurrection. Moses came to set the people of Israel free from slavery in Egypt. The prophecy of the Old Testament is realized in the presence of Moses and Elijah. The transfiguration of Jesus offers a glimpse of the Trinity, as well as a wild display of Gods glory and confirmation of who Christ is. As noted above, these words form another connection with Moses, who told the people, Yahweh your God will raise up to you a prophet from the midst of you, of your brothers, like me. Certainly, their faith has waned more often than it has waxed. Go on and at least try to establish an earthly kingdom. In other words, long about the time Jesus could use all the support he could get, the disciples are simply unavailable to him in any meaningful way. Every second reading for Transfiguration from 2 Corinthians comes after the next. (and) a cloud came and overshadowed them WebCommentary on the Texts Luke 9:28-36. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased, we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 2 Now a centurion had a servant 1 who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. And the way that God has chosen to carry out his redemptive purpose is to send his Son, Jesus, to bear our sins upon himself at the cross. This is the only Gospel to tell us what Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus. In his prayerful agony, as he felt the weight of his impending suffering on the Cross, Jesus sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. Teri McDowell Otts lectionary reflections are sent to the Outlooks email list every Monday. It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him (v. 37). 7-9). His glory shinedfor those with eyes to seejust as brightly when he talked to lonely prostitutes and outcast lepers, when he saved wayward tax collectors and offered forgiveness to people who had never heard a forgiving syllable their whole lives long up to that point. His body was glorified. And heres a warning: If any of us have not believed in Jesus Christ, we should tremble. Mountaintop experiences are important, but theyre not meant to last forever. Both Moses and Elijah had received revelation on mountains. Our Lord Jesus, even in his transfiguration, was willing to speak concerning his death and sufferings. Dont doubt him. An event like this has only a few parallels. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. and those who turn many to righteousness The event happens on a mountain, a place of special revelation. Should the preacher make use of the short text, relating the Transfiguration alone (9:28-36) or use the long text, telling not only the story of the Transfiguration but also relating the story of an exorcism (Luke 9:28-43)? Peter will deny Jesus (22:54-62). There was tangible evidence that the grave is not the end., J. Oswald Sanders, The Incomparable Christ. In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Probably there is something to all that, but it does not appear that Moses and Elijah spent their time with Jesus reflecting on the ins and outs of the Law and Prophets. This event was unprecedented. Its weighing heavily on his mind. In any case, its clear from the Gospel accounts by Matthew, Mark, and Luke that the disciples were terrified at what was happening. A third possible reason for the Transfiguration: Just a week earlier, Jesus spoke hard words about his own suffering on the Cross, and the disciples suffering for his sake. Thirty years later, Peter wrote with words of awe about this day on the mountain. 13:43), And in his Letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes, Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. (Eph. The glorified Christ in Luke 9 is a taste of the glorified Christ after the resurrection. Either expression, as Stephen Farris points out in The Lectionary Commentary, could be the loose equivalent of saying about a week later. Yet, as Farris also suggests, in Lukes context the eighth day could be a prefigurement of the resurrection as well. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. The accounts in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are drawn from Marks, but there are some significant differences among them. WebLuke 9:28-36 This passage is traditionally know as the Transfiguration, from the Greek term used by both Mark and Matthew to describe what happened to Jesus ( metemorphotha, Mk 9:2-8, Mt 17:1-8). Jesus words echo Moses reproach of Israel, and provide one more link between Moses and Jesus (Deuteronomy 32:5see also Numbers 14:27; Isaiah 65:2). scatter all my unbelief; Lets make three tents: Perhaps someone in this room. But that is not to be. And because his emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus, and one of the greatest needs The demon makes a desperate last attempt to control the boy. Commentators have long pointed out that Moses represented the Sinai Covenant/Law (as well as the Exodus) and that Elijah represented the prophetic voice of the Old Testament as well as Gods covenant faithfulness in sending servants to continue speaking to and ministering to even a wayward Israel. Luke places Johns name ahead of James here and in the story of Jairus daughter, perhaps because Peter and John will be so closely linked later in Lukes writings (22:8; Acts 3:1-10; 4:1-22; 8:14-25) (Culpepper, 205). Its to sing with Charles Wesley, Christ whose glory fills the skies, Lukes account is closely related to the First Lesson, in which Moses, after being in the presence of God to receive the Ten Commandments, comes down from Mount Sinai, and the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God (Exodus 34:29). And just like that, it was over. Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. Lectionary Reflections Luke 9:28-36 February 10, 2013. a Glimpse of Glory Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. Luke says, his clothing became white and dazzling triumph oer the shades of night; Herod said, John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him (vv. As Moses led the Israelites in the wilderness, God told him to build booths in which the people would dwell for seven days (Leviticus 23:33-43). If we have any skepticism in us, this story is so unusual I can understand how we might be skeptical and wonder, Did that really happen?. While Luke does not tell of Peters protest (see Matthew 16:22), it is clear that the disciples are not prepared to hear Jesus talk about suffering and death. Luke 9:28-36 These events in Luke 9 take place about six months before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 3233 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, All written content on this site, unless labelled otherwise, is the copyright property of the center for excellence in preaching / respective content author(s), The Center for Excellence in Preaching is a resource from Calvin Theological Seminary. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father (v. 42b). Changed into another form. They were dumbfounded, speechless, awe struck. WebLuke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. WebLuke 9:28-36 The Radiance of God Dr. Philip W. McLarty The scripture lessons from the Old and New Testaments this morning are like bookends. The other gospels suggest that this took place six days later. Perhaps intimidating. Christ shares Gods glory. WebLuke 9:28-36 Resume Prayer Some thoughts on today's scripture Jesus, like some of the key people in his Jewish faith, experiences a profound moment of encounter with God. To glimpse his majesty and power. God the Fathers words point us back to an OT prophecy of the coming Messiah. In that instance, they will actually fall asleep. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. He says that Moses and Elijah were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem (9:31). 28 And 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. WebMatthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - . If that is our view, we are badly, badly mistaken. If you look at all three Gospels: So essentially they were understandably terrified in the entire experience. It is those two men who appear on the mountain with Jesus and his companions. 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