Matthew 17:4

The Transfiguration · Matthew 17:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And answering, Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will make here three tabernacles—one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Latin
Respondens autem Petrus, dixit ad Jesum: Domine, bonum est nos hic esse: si vis, faciamus tria tabernacula, tibi unum, Moysi unum, et Eliæ unum.

Original

Greek
English
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Notes

Three shelters (Or three tabernacles): Peter probably thought the kingdom of heaven was about to arrive in full glory (compare Acts 1:6). He wanted to remember the moment by building shelters.

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Simon Peter

Events

Parallels

Mark 9:1–13 Luke 9:28–36 2 Peter 1:16–21

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Elijah Glorification Glory Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Peter, the Apostle Transfiguration

Topics

Elijah: Appears to Jesus at his Transfiguration Fellowship of the Righteous Jesus, the Christ: Is Transfigured Love: Love for Jesus: Peter Moses: Present with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration Mountain is Transfigured Upon Peter: Present: At the Transfiguration The Miracles of Christ: His Transfiguration Transfiguration of Jesus Vision: Peter, James, and John of the Transfiguration of Jesus and the Appearance of Moses and Elijah