Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 17:4 in context
Matthew 17:1–7
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After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.
2
He was changed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
3
Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him.
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Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
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While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
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Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.”
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