Luke 9:8

by some, “For John has risen from the dead,” yet truly, by others, “For Elijah has appeared,” and by still others, “For one of the prophets from of old has risen again.”

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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 tetrarch heard about all the things that were being done by him, but he doubted, because it was said

9And Herod said: “I beheaded John. So then, who is this, about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10And his disciples questioned him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that it is necessary for Elijah to arrive first?”

Mark 8:28And they answered him by saying: “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others perhaps one of the prophets.”

John 1:21And they questioned him: “Then what are you? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”

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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