Luke 9:33

And it came to pass 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 thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah;—not knowing what he said.

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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 who were with him were weighed down with sleep. But when they awoke, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

34But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!

Psalms 63:2Thus I look toward thee in thy sanctuary, To behold thy power and thy glory!

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

Mark 10:38But Jesus said to them, Ye know not what ye ask. Can ye drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

John 14:8Philip saith to him, Lord, show us the Father, and we shall be satisfied.

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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