Luke 9:33

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “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.)

WEB

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.

YLT

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:

F.O.G Original

(33) It happened in them leaving from Him that Kefa said to Yeshua, “Master, it’s good for us being here, let’s make three tabernacles, one for You, one for Moshe and one for Eliyahu,” not knowing what he said!”

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

³³As Moses and Elijah were about to leave, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s put up three sheltersᵈ—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He didn’t really know what he was saying.)

Footnotes:

³³ᵈ Shelters: Temporary dwellings or booths, possibly referring to the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles when people built temporary shelters to commemorate God’s provision in the wilderness.