Luke 9:33

KJV1611 – Modern English

And it happened, as they were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah—not knowing what he said.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, '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.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} it came to pass,{G1096} as{G1722} they{G846} were parting{G1316} from{G575} him,{G846} Peter{G4074} said{G2036} unto{G4314} Jesus,{G2424} Master,{G1988} it is{G2076} good{G2570} for us{G2248} to be{G1511} here:{G5602} and{G2532} let us make{G4160} three{G5140} tabernacles;{G4633} one{G1520} for thee,{G4671} and{G2532} one{G1520} for Moses,{G3475} and{G2532} one{G1520} for Elijah:{G2243} not{G3361} knowing{G1492} what{G3739} he said.{G3004}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} it came to pass{G1096}{(G5633)}, as{G1722} they{G846} departed{G1316}{(G5738)} from{G575} him{G846}, Peter{G4074} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto{G4314} Jesus{G2424}, Master{G1988}, it is{G2076}{(G5748)} good{G2570} for us{G2248} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} here{G5602}: and{G2532} let us make{G4160}{(G5661)} three{G5140} tabernacles{G4633}; one for{G3391} thee{G4671}, and{G2532} one for{G3391} Moses{G3475}, and{G2532} one for{G3391} Elias{G2243}: not{G3361} knowing{G1492}{(G5761)} what{G3739} he said{G3004}{(G5719)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And it chaunsed as they departed fro him Peter sayde vnto Iesus: Master it is good beinge here for vs. Let vs make thre tabernacles one for the and one for Moses and one for Helyas: and wist not what he sayde.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And it chaunsed, whan they departed fro him, Peter sayde vnto Iesus: Master, here is good beynge for vs. Let vs make thre tabernacles: one for the, one for Moses, and one for Elias, and wyst not what he sayde.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And it came to passe, as they departed fro 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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And it came to passe, as they departed fro him, Peter said vnto Iesus: Maister it is good beyng here for vs, let vs make three tabernacles, one for thee, & one for Moyses, and one for Elias: and wyst not what he sayde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let's make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah," not knowing what he said.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let's make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah," not knowing what he said.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then as the men were starting to leave, Peter said to Jesus,“Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”– not knowing what he was saying.

Referenced Verses

  • Mark 9:5-6 : 5 And Peter answered and 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. 6 For he did not know what to say, for they were greatly afraid.
  • Mark 10:38 : 38 But Jesus said to them, You do not know what you ask: can you drink the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
  • Luke 5:5 : 5 And Simon answered and said to him, Master, we have worked all night and caught nothing; but at your word, I will let down the net.
  • John 14:8 : 8 Philip said to him, Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.
  • 2 Cor 4:6 : 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
  • Ps 4:6-7 : 6 There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift up the light of your countenance upon us. 7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their grain and their wine increased.
  • Ps 27:4 : 4 One thing I have desired of the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.
  • Ps 63:2-5 : 2 To see your power and your glory, as I have seen you in the sanctuary. 3 Because your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. 4 Thus will I bless you while I live: I will lift up my hands in your name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise you with joyful lips:
  • Ps 73:28 : 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all Your works.
  • Matt 17:14 : 14 And when they came to the multitude, a certain man came to him, kneeling down to him, and saying,

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    1 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, that there are some standing here who shall not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come with power.

    2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and led them up onto a high mountain by themselves; and he was transfigured before them.

    3 And his clothing became shining, exceedingly white as snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them.

    4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

    5 And Peter answered and 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.

    6 For he did not know what to say, for they were greatly afraid.

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    8 And immediately, when they looked around, they saw no one anymore, only Jesus with themselves.

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    1 And after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain apart,

    2 And was transfigured before them: and his face shone like the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.

    3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah talking with him.

    4 Then Peter answered 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 Elijah.

    5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen to him.

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    28 And it happened about eight days after these sayings, he took Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.

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    30 And behold, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elijah,

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    32 But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.

  • Luke 9:34-37
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    81%

    34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

    35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

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    32 But they did not understand this saying and were afraid to ask him.

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    18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

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    20 He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered, The Christ of God.

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    15 Then Peter answered and said to him, Explain to us this parable.

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    22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You.

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    32 And he spoke that saying openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.

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    29 And he said to them, But who do you say that I am? And Peter answered and said to him, You are the Christ.

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    21 Peter saw him and said to Jesus, Lord, what about this man?

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    34 And he said, I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day, before you will deny three times that you know me.