Matthew 17:4

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.

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Other Translations for Matthew 17:4

BSB
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."
AKJV
Then answered Peter, and said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if you will, let us make here three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
CPDV
And Peter responded by saying to Jesus: "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you are willing, let us make three tabernacles here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
ERV
And Peter answered, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, I will make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
NHEB
Peter answered, and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let us make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
SMT
And Peter, having answered, said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: let us make here three tents; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Commentary for Matthew 17:4

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Overview of Matthew 17:4
Summary
Peter offers to build shelters for the figures
Place
Mountain
Event
Peter suggests building tabernacles
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative