Luke 9:19

“John the Baptist,” was their answer. “Others, however, say that you are Elijah, while others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.”

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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

18Afterward, when Jesus was alone, praying, his disciples joined him, and he asked them this question – “Who do the people say that I am?”

20“But you,” he went on, “who do you say that I am?” And to this Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

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Cross References

Malachi 4:5I am about to send to you Elijah the prophet, before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.

Mark 6:15Others again said – “He is Elijah,” and others – “He is a prophet, like one of the great prophets.”

John 1:21“What then?” they asked. “Are you Elijah?” “No,” he said, “I am not.” “Are you ‘the prophet’?” He answered, “No.”

John 7:40Some of the people, when they heard these words, said, “This is certainly 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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