Matthew 17:4

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Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Then{G1161} answered{G611}{(G5679)} Peter{G4074}, and said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto Jesus{G2424}, Lord{G2962}, it is{G2076}{(G5748)} good{G2570} for us{G2248} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} here{G5602}: if{G1487} thou wilt{G2309}{(G5719)}, let us make{G4160}{(G5661)} here{G5602} three{G5140} tabernacles{G4633}; one{G3391} for thee{G4671}, and{G2532} one{G3391} for Moses{G3475}, and{G2532} one{G3391} for Elias{G2243}.

Strong's King James

(4) But replying, Peter said to Yeshua, "Adonai (LORD), it's good for us to be here, if You want I will make three tents here, one for You and one for Moses and one for Elijah!"

The F.O.G

Peter, overwhelmed but feeling compelled to speak, blurted out, "Lord, this is incredible! If You want, I'll set up three shelters right here—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And Peter answering said to Jesus, ‘Sir, it is good to us to be here; if thou wilt, we may make here three booths—for thee one, and for Moses one, and one for Elijah.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 17:4

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Matthew 17:4