ACC ~ Mark 9 v5b

AN UNTIMELY PROPOSAL

JEROME: O Peter, even though you have ascended the mountain, even though you see Jesus transfigured, even though his garments are white; nevertheless, because Christ has not yet suffered for you, you are still unable to know the truth. HOMILY 80. [1]

[1] Cetedoc 0594, 6.216; FC 57:166. The time had not yet come for his full glory to be revealed.