Matthew 17:4

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 17

“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

What Does Matthew 17:4 Mean?

Matthew 17:4 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to Matthew 17:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Mark 9:5“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.”Luke 9:33“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.”Acts 3:22“For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.”Revelation 22:3“And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:”1 John 3:2“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”Exodus 38:21“This is the sum of the tabernacle, even of the tabernacle of testimony, as it was counted, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son to Aaron the priest.”Psalms 63:1“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”John 14:8“Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.”Acts 26:22“Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:”Exodus 33:18“And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.”Psalms 4:6“There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.”Psalms 16:11“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”Isaiah 33:17“Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.”John 17:24“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”Zechariah 9:17“For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.”Philippians 1:23“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”Revelation 21:23“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”

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