Mark 9:5 kjva — And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Peter answered and said to 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."

— Mark 9:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 9 — Context

2

And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

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And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

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And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

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And Peter answered and said to 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.

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For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

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And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

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And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.

Mark 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:5 say?
Mark 9:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Peter answered and said to 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.”
Where is Mark 9:5 in the Bible?
Mark 9:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 5.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:5.
What translation should I read Mark 9:5 in?
Mark 9:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 9:5?
Mark 9:5 reads (KJVA): “And Peter answered and said to 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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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