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A Well-Intentioned Mistake
Commentators universally agree that Peter's suggestion, while born from awe, was fundamentally mistaken. Multiple sources note that Peter spoke rashly, "not knowing what he said." His proposal was flawed because it sought to make a temporary glimpse of glory permanent, it was self-focused ("good for us"), and it overlooked the mission and suffering that Jesus had to face.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 17:4
18th Century
Theologian
Let us make here three tabernacles. A tabernacle is a tent. It was commonly made by fixing posts into the ground, and stretching cloth on …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 17:4
And Peter answered (αποκριθεις δε ο Πετρος). "Peter to the front again, but not greatly to his credit" (Bruce). It is not clear wh…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 17:4
19th Century
Preacher
The sight spoke to the three beholders, and they felt bound to answer it. Peter had to speak: Then answered Peter. What is uppermost comes…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 17:4
Peter, sensing something of the greatness of what he, James, and John are seeing, suggests building three “tabernacles” (“shelters”; GK 5008). Whil…
John Calvin
On Matthew 17:4
16th Century
Theologian
Lord, it is good for us to be here. Luke tells us that Peter uttered these words while Moses and Elijah were departing; and from …
John Gill
On Matthew 17:4
17th Century
Pastor
Then answered Peter and said to Jesus
Which was, as Luke informs us, after he, James, and John awoke out of sleep. I…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 17:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Now the disciples beheld something of Christ's glory, as of the only begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith when they would…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 17:1–13
13th Century
Philosopher
In the preceding section, the Evangelist showed the power of the Gospel teaching; here, the purpose of the Gospel teaching is shown, which is the g…