Matthew 17:4

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.

Cross-reference

Matthew 17:10 Historical context

Matthew 17:10 follows immediately: the disciples ask about Elijah's coming—contextual link to the Transfiguration scene.

Isaiah 33:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 33:17 prophesies seeing the King in His beauty—at the Transfiguration, Peter sees Jesus in His divine beauty.

Mark 9:5 Parallel

Mark 9:5 records Peter's same suggestion to build tents, offering the synoptic parallel to Matthew's account.

Mark 9:6 Parallel

Mark 9:6 adds that Peter spoke out of terror and confusion, revealing the human fear behind his desire to build shelters.

Luke 9:33 Parallel

Luke 9:33 explicitly states Peter did not realize what he was saying, highlighting his misguided but earnest impulse.

John 14:9 Allusion

John 14:9 declares Jesus reveals the Father uniquely—contrasting Peter's desire to equate Jesus with Moses and Elijah.

John 17:24 Parallel

John 17:24 reveals Jesus' prayer that believers see His glory—the same glory Peter glimpsed on the mount.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

1 John 3:2 promises believers will see Christ as He is—a future reality Peter briefly experienced at the Transfiguration.

Revelation 21:23 describes God's glory as the city's light—echoing Jesus' face shining like the sun at the Transfiguration.

Mark 9:4 Parallel

Mark 9:4 is the parallel account—Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus, setting the stage for Peter's outburst.

Luke 9:30 Parallel

Luke 9:30 is the parallel account where Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus — the same event Peter responds to.

In Exodus 33:18, Moses asks to see God's glory—a longing that is granted at the Transfiguration as Jesus' glory shines.

In Exodus 33:19, God promises to reveal His goodness—a promise fulfilled in the Transfiguration where Jesus' divine goodness is seen.

John 14:8 Contrast

In John 14:8, Philip asks to see the Father—Peter already sees the Father's glory in Jesus and wants to stay.