Matthew 11:14
And if ye are willing to receive it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
Noyes Bible
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, until John, prophesied.
15He that hath ears, let him hear.
Cross References
Ezekiel 3:10Moreover, he said to me: Son of man, all my words, which I shall speak to thee, receive in thy heart, and hear with thine ears!
Matthew 17:10And the disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come?
Mark 9:11And they asked him, saying, How is it that the Pharisees and scribes say that Elijah must come first?
John 1:21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he said, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No.
1 Corinthians 3:2I fed you with milk, not with meat; for ye were not yet able to bear it. Nor indeed are ye able even now;
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 →