Matthew 17:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 17:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 17:4 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three taber..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 17:4 — KJV
“Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.”
— Matthew 17:4 (KJV)
Matthew 17:4 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 17:4
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:4: answered, peter, jesus
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:4: peter, jesus, good
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:4: then, peter, lord
“Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:4: then, answered, lord
“And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:4: then, lord, here
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