Matthew 17:11
“It's true that Elijah comes to put everything in place,” Jesus replied,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
In Context
10“So why do the religious teachers say that Elijah has to come first?” his disciples asked.
Cross References
Malachi 4:6He will restore harmony between parents and children, and if that does not happen, I will come and strike the land with a curse.
Luke 3:3He went throughout the whole Jordan region, announcing to everyone that they needed to be baptized to show they had repented and their sins had been forgiven.
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 →