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Mark 9:5 Cross-References
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“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.”
Mark 9:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 9:5
Peter's response, 'Master, it is good for us to be here' (Ῥαββί, καλόν ἐστιν ἡμᾶς ὧδε εἶναι), expresses desire to remain in this moment of glory. His proposal to build 'three tabernacles' (τρεῖς σκηνάς)—one for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah—seems to place them on equal footing, missing Jesus' supremacy. The term 'tabernacles' (skēnas) recalls Israel's wilderness dwelling and the Feast of Tabernacles commemorating God's presence. Peter may have thought the messianic age had arrived, fulfilling Zechariah 14:16's prophecy about Gentiles celebrating Tabernacles in the kingdom. His well-meaning but misg...
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“and his servants serve him.”
“and to be called 'Rabbi”
“and keeps them”
“I will do this thing also that you have spoken; for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.”
“my fortress--I will never be greatly shaken.”
“Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
“than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
“having the desire to depart and be with Christ”
“now we are children of God”