Luke 9:33

And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here, and we could make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he was sayi

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

In Context

32But Peter and those with him were weighed down with sleep, and having become awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.

34And while he was speaking these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Many there are who say, Who will show us good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalms 63:2So I have looked upon thee in the sanctuary to see thy power and thy glory.

Matthew 17:14And when they came to the multitude, a man came to him, kneeling to him, and saying,

Mark 10:38But Jesus said to them, Ye know not what ye are asking. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? And to be immersed the immersion that I am immersed?

John 14:8Philip says to him, Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:29-37

The Transfiguration. 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. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake,… Read the whole commentary →

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