Matthew 11:14
and – if you are ready to accept it – John is himself the Elijah who was destined to come.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
In Context
13For the teaching of all the prophets and of the Law continued until the time of John;
Cross References
Matthew 17:10“How is it,” his disciples asked, “that our teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come first?”
Mark 9:11“How is it,” they asked Jesus, “that our teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come first?”
John 1:21“What then?” they asked. “Are you Elijah?” “No,” he said, “I am not.” “Are you ‘the prophet’?” He answered, “No.”
1 Corinthians 3:2I fed you with milk, not with solid food, for you were not then able to take it. No, and even now you are not able; you are still worldly.
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 →