SEV Biblia, Chapter 17:4
Y respondiendo Pedro, dijo a Jess: Seor, bien es que nos quedemos aquí; si quieres, hagamos aquí tres tabernculos: para ti uno, y para Moiss otro, y otro para Elías.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 17:4
Verse 4. Peter said-let us make, &c.] That is, when he saw Moses and Elijah ready to depart from the mount, Luke ix. 33, he wished to detain them, that he might always enjoy their company with that of his Lord and Master, still supposing that Christ would set up a temporal kingdom upon earth.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 4. Then answered Peter and said unto Jesus , etc.] Which was, as Luke informs us, after he, and James, and John, awoke out of sleep; for it being night when Christ was transfigured, and they weary, were overpressed, and fell asleep on the mount, as they afterwards did in the garden with him: but when they were awaked, either by the talk of the men with Christ, or by the rays of brightness and glory, which darted from them, and especially from Christ, to their great surprise; they saw the glory that was upon him, and observed the two men that were with him, who appeared also in glorious forms; whom either by revelation, or the sequel of their discourse, they knew to be Moses and Elias: and just as these were taking their leave of Christ, Peter, charmed with such objects, and with such delightful company, and pleasant conversation, he had the happiness of hearing part of, addresses himself to Christ and says, Lord, it is good for us to be here ; in this mountain, with thyself and such company; better than to be below among the throng and multitude, where nothing but misery and distress are to be seen, and noise and tumult heard; or it is better to be here, than to go to Jerusalem, and there suffer and die; the horror of which, is thought by some, still to abide on Peters mind. If thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles : tents, or booths, such as were made, at the feast of tabernacles, of boughs and branches of trees, to keep off heat, cold, and rains: one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias ; Luke adds, not knowing what he said; and Mark, for he wist not what to say: the one representing him, as with the rapture and surprise, not himself; and the other, under the awe and dread of such majesty, as at the utmost loss what to say, agreeably to such a situation of things: not but that he knew what words he did deliver, and with what view; but he spake as a mistaken man, being ignorant of the design of this appearance; which was, not that this glory should continue, only that he should be an emblem and pledge of what was future; and besides, he was wrong in putting these two men upon an equal foot with Christ, each of them being to have a separate tabernacle as he; and he appeared to be quite out of the way, in proposing earthly tabernacles for glorified persons to dwell in, who had an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens: moreover, as to the mystical sense, Moses and Elias, the law and the prophets, were not to be considered as in distinct apartments, and separate from Christ, but as agreeing with him, and fulfilled and swallowed up in him; who only, according to the voice that followed, was to be heard and attended to, and not they, as distinct from him.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-13 - Now the disciples beheld somewhat of Christ's glory, as of the onl begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith, when they would have to witness his crucifixion; and would give them an ide of the glory prepared for them, when changed by his power and made lik him. The apostles were overcome by the glorious sight. Peter though that it was most desirable to continue there, and to go no more down to meet the sufferings of which he was so unwilling to hear. In this he knew not what he said. We are wrong, if we look for a heaven here upo earth. Whatever tabernacles we propose to make for ourselves in thi world, we must always remember to ask Christ's leave. That sacrific was not yet offered, without which the souls of sinful men could no have been saved; and important services were to be done by Peter an his brethren. While Peter spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, a emblem of the Divine presence and glory. Ever since man sinned, an heard God's voice in the garden, unusual appearances of God have bee terrible to man. They fell prostrate to the earth, till Jesu encouraged them; when looking round, they beheld only their Lord a they commonly saw him. We must pass through varied experiences in ou way to glory; and when we return to the world after an ordinance, it must be our care to take Christ with us, and then it may be our comfor that he is with us.
Greek Textus Receptus
αποκριθεις 611 5679 V-AOP-NSM δε 1161 CONJ ο 3588 T-NSM πετρος 4074 N-NSM ειπεν 2036 5627 V-2AAI-3S τω 3588 T-DSM ιησου 2424 N-DSM κυριε 2962 N-VSM καλον 2570 A-NSN εστιν 2076 5748 V-PXI-3S ημας 2248 P-1AP ωδε 5602 ADV ειναι 1511 5750 V-PXN ει 1487 COND θελεις 2309 5719 V-PAI-2S ποιησωμεν 4160 5661 V-AAS-1P ωδε 5602 ADV τρεις 5140 A-APF σκηνας 4633 N-APF σοι 4671 P-2DS μιαν 1520 A-ASF και 2532 CONJ μωση 3475 N-DSM μιαν 1520 A-ASF και 2532 CONJ μιαν 1520 A-ASF ηλια 2243 N-DSM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
4. Let us make (poihswmen). But the best texts read, poihsw, I will make, which is more characteristic of Peter. He would erect the booths himself.Three tabernacles (skhnav). Tents or booths, out of the brushwood lying near. Peter realized that it was night, and was for preparing shelters into which the heavenly visitants might retire after their interview.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
17:4 {And Peter answered} (apokriqeis de ho petros). "Peter to the front again, but not greatly to his credit" (Bruce). It is not clear what Peter means by his saying: "It is good for us to be here" (kalon estin hemas h"de einai). Luke (#Lu 9:33) adds "not knowing what he said," as they "were heavy with sleep." So it is not well to take Peter too seriously on this occasion. At any rate he makes a definite proposal. {I will make} (pais"). Future indicative though aorist subjunctive has same form. {Tabernacles} (skenas), booths. The Feast of Tabernacles was not far away. Peter may have meant that they should just stay up here on the mountain and not go to Jerusalem for the feast.
