Luke 9:19

“Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others say one of the ancient prophets risen from the dead,” they replied.

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In The King James Version

They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

In Context

18At another time, when Jesus was praying in private with just his disciples with him, he asked them, “All these crowds of people—who do they say I am?”

20“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” “God's Messiah,” Peter replied.

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Cross References

Malachi 4:5Look! I am going to send Elijah the prophet before the day of the Lord arrives, the great and terrifying day.

Mark 6:15Others said, “It's Elijah.” Still others said, “He's a prophet, like one of the prophets of the past.”

John 1:21“So then, who are you?” they asked. “Elijah?” “No, I'm not,” he answered. “Are you the Prophet?” “No,” he replied.

John 7:40When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This man is definitely the Prophet!”

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:19-28

Peter's Enlightened Testimony;Self-Denial Enjoined. 18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer… Read the whole commentary →

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