Luke 9:33

As they were going away from Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)

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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

32Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men who were standing with him.

34As he was saying this, 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 say, “Who will show us anything good?” 1 Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us. 1

Psalms 63:2So I have looked on you in the sanctuary, 1 to see your power and your glory. 1

Matthew 17:14When they had come to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him, and said,

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

John 14:8Philip said to Jesus, “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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