Matthew 17:10
And his disciples questioned him, saying, Why then do the scholars say that Elijah must first come?
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
In Context
11And having answered, Jesus said to them, Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all.
Cross References
Matthew 11:14And if ye are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is going to come.
Matthew 27:47And some of those who stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calls Elijah.
John 1:21And they asked him, What therefore, are thou Elijah? And he says, I am not. Are thou the prophet? And he answered, No.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:2-14
The Transfiguration of Christ. 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 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. 5… Read the whole commentary →