Luke 9:33
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
33 As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents,[a] one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying.
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- 9:33 Let us make three tents: in a possible allusion to the feast of Tabernacles, Peter may be likening his joy on the occasion of the transfiguration to the joyful celebration of this harvest festival.
Luke 9:33
New International Version
33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master,(A) 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.)
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