Matthew 17:4

World English Bible (2000)

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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  • Ps 16:11 : 11 You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. A Prayer by David.
  • Mark 9:5-6 : 5 Peter answered Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let's make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 6 For he didn't know what to say, for they were very afraid.
  • Luke 9:33 : 33 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.
  • Rev 21:23 : 23 The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
  • Rev 22:3-5 : 3 There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.
  • Ps 63:1-5 : 1 God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water. 2 So I have seen you in the sanctuary, watching your power and your glory. 3 Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. 4 So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
  • Isa 33:17 : 17 Your eyes will see the king in his beauty. They will see a distant land.
  • Zech 9:17 : 17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.
  • John 14:8-9 : 8 Philip said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us." 9 Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you such a long time, and do you not know me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How do you say, 'Show us the Father?'
  • John 17:24 : 24 Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
  • Phil 1:23 : 23 But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
  • 1 John 3:2 : 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.
  • Exod 33:18-19 : 18 He said, "Please show me your glory." 19 He said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of Yahweh before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy."
  • Ps 4:6 : 6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.

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    2 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.

    3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them.

    4 Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.

    5 Peter answered Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let's make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

    6 For he didn't know what to say, for they were very afraid.

    7 A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."

    8 Suddenly looking around, they saw no one with them any more, except Jesus only.

  • Luke 9:28-36
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    28 It happened about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.

    29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.

    30 Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah,

    31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

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

    33 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.

    34 While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.

    35 A voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!"

    36 When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.

  • Matt 17:1-3
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    1 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 transfigured 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.

  • Matt 17:5-6
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    5 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."

    6 When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.

  • Matt 14:28-29
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    28 Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters."

    29 He said, "Come!" Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.

  • 2 Pet 1:17-18
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    17 For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

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    27 Then Peter answered, "Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?"

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    15 Peter answered him, "Explain the parable to us."

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    29 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ."

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

  • Luke 22:9
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    15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

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    21 Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?"

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    68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

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    19 But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,