Luke 9:33

As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)

Majority Standard Bible

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

32Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.

34While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

Psalms 63:2So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.

Matthew 17:14When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him.

Mark 10:38“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I will drink, and be baptized with the baptism I will undergo?”

John 14:8Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be 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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