Matthew 17:13

Then the disciples understood that he had spoken to them about John the Baptist.

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In The King James Version

Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

In Context

12and I tell you that Elijah has already come, and people have not recognised him, but have treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, too, the Son of Man is destined to undergo suffering at people’s hands.’

14When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, and, kneeling down before him, said,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:14and – if you are ready to accept it – John is himself the Elijah who was destined to come.

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 →

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