Luke 9:33

And it happened, as they were parting from Him, that Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he was saying.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 heavy with sleep; but becoming fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who stood with Him.

34Now as he said these things, a cloud appeared and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:14And when they came to the crowd, a man approached Him, kneeling down to Him, and saying,

Mark 10:38But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I drink, and to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?”

John 14:8Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient 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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