Matthew 17:4
Peter spoke up, saying to Jesus, “Lord, it's really good to be here. If you want I'll make three shelters—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
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In Context
3Then suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking together with Jesus.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
Psalms 63:1God, you are my God, I eagerly look for you. I am thirsty for you; all that I am longs for you in this dry, weary, waterless land.
Zechariah 9:17How lovely and beautiful they will be! Young men will grow strong on grain, and young women flourish on the new wine.
Luke 9:33As the two men were about to leave, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it's great to be here. Let's make some shelters: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He really didn't know what he was saying.
John 17:24Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so they can see the glory which you gave to me—for you loved me before the world was created.
1 John 3:2My friends, we are already God's children; however what we shall become hasn't been revealed just yet. But we do know that when he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he really is.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:2-14
The Transfiguration of Christ. 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5… Read the whole commentary →