Matthew 11:14
and if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come.
Family 35 New Testament
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 until John,
15He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Cross References
Matthew 17:10So His disciples questioned Him saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
Mark 9:11And they asked Him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
John 1:21So they asked him, “What then, are you Elijah?” And he says, “I am not.” “Are you ‘the Prophet’?” “No,” he answered.
1 Corinthians 3:2I gave you milk and not solid food, because you were not ready yet. Alas, you are still not ready,
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 →