Luke 9:33 “As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is…”

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.)

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

As they were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he said.

American Standard Version

And it came to pass, as they were parting 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 Elijah: not knowing what he said.

Geneva Bible 1599

And it came to passe, as they departed from him, Peter said vnto Iesus, Master, it is good for vs to be here: let vs therefore make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias, and wist not what he said.

Darby Translation

And it came to pass as they departed from him, Peter said to 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.

Young's Literal Translation

And it came to pass, in their parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, 'Master, it is good to us to be here; and we may make three booths, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah,' not knowing what he saith:

Bible in Basic English

And when they were about to go away from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah: having no knowledge of what he was saying.

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Cross references

“it is”

Psalm 27:4 Psalm 63:2–5 Psalm 73:28 John 14:8 2 Corinthians 4:6 Psalm 4:6

Psalm 27:4 · BSB

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

Psalm 63:2–5 · BSB

So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.

Psalm 73:28 · BSB

But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.

John 14:8 · BSB

Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”

2 Corinthians 4:6 · BSB

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 4:6 · BSB

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

“and let”

Matthew 17:14 Mark 9:5 Mark 9:6

Matthew 17:14 · BSB

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

Mark 9:5 · BSB

Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Mark 9:6 · BSB

For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say.

“not”

Mark 10:38

Mark 10:38 · BSB

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

Also

Luke 5:5

Luke 5:5 · BSB

“Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

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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