Matthew 17:10
“So why do the religious teachers say that Elijah has to come first?” his disciples asked.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
In Context
11“It's true that Elijah comes to put everything in place,” Jesus replied,
Cross References
Matthew 11:14If you're prepared to believe it, he is Elijah, the one who was expected to come.
Matthew 27:47When some of those standing there heard it, they said, “He's calling for Elijah!”
John 1:21“So then, who are you?” they asked. “Elijah?” “No, I'm not,” he answered. “Are you the Prophet?” “No,” he replied.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:2-14
The Transfiguration of Christ. 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5… Read the whole commentary →