Matthew 11:14
And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah, who is to come.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
In Context
13For all the prophets and the law prophesied, even until John.
15Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.
Cross References
Ezekiel 3:10And he said to me: “Son of man, listen with your ears, and take into your heart, all my words, which I am speaking to you.
Matthew 17:10And his disciples questioned him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that it is necessary for Elijah to arrive first?”
Mark 9:11And in response, he said to them: “Elijah, when he will arrive first, shall restore all things. And in the manner that it has been written about the Son of man, so must he suffer many things and be condemned.
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.”
1 Corinthians 3:2I gave you milk to drink, not solid food. For you were not yet able. And indeed, even now, you are not able; for you are still carnal.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:8-16
Christ's Testimony of John. 7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way… Read the whole commentary →