Matthew 17:4 net — So Peter said to Jesus,“Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters– one for you, one f…

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"So Peter said to Jesus,“Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters– one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”"

— Matthew 17:4, NET Bible

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Matthew 17 — Context

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The Transfiguration Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them privately up a high mountain.

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And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.

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Then Moses and Elijah also appeared before them, talking with him.

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So Peter said to Jesus,“Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters– one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

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While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said,“This is my one dear Son, in whom I take great delight. Listen to him!”

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When the disciples heard this, they were overwhelmed with fear and threw themselves down with their faces to the ground.

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But Jesus came and touched them.“Get up,” he said.“Do not be afraid.”

Matthew 17:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:4 say?
Matthew 17:4 in the NET Bible reads: “So Peter said to Jesus,“Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters– one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.””
Where is Matthew 17:4 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 4.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 17:4.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:4 in?
Matthew 17:4 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 Matthew 17:4?
Matthew 17:4 reads (NET): “So Peter said to Jesus,“Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters– one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”” 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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