Luke 9:8

And by some, that Elijah had come; and by others, that one of the old prophets had come back to life.

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In The King James Version

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

In Context

7Now Herod the king had news of all these things: and he was in doubt, because it was said by some people that John had come back from the dead;

9And Herod said, I put John to death: but who is this, of whom such stories are given to me? And he had a desire to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10And his disciples, questioning him, said, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?

Mark 8:28And they made answer, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but others, One of the prophets.

John 1:21And they said to him, What then? Are you Elijah? And he said, I am not. Are you the prophet? And his answer was, I am not.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:2-10

The Mission of the Twelve Apostles. 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off… Read the whole commentary →

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