Luke 9:8

By some, that John was risen from the dead: but by other some, that Elias had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 of all things that were done by him; and he was in a doubt, because it was said

9And Herod said: John I have beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elias must come first?

Mark 8:28Who answered him, saying: John the Baptist; but some Elias, and others as one of the prophets.

John 1:21And they asked him: What then? Art thou Elias? And he said: I am not. Art thou 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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