Matthew 17:11

“Elijah indeed does come,” Jesus replied, “and will restore everything;

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In The King James Version

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

In Context

10“How is it,” his disciples asked, “that our teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come first?”

12and I tell you that Elijah has already come, and people have not recognized 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.”

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Cross References

Malachi 4:6He will turn fathers’ hearts to their sons and sons’ hearts to their fathers, so that I will not come and strike the earth with judgement.”

Luke 3:3And John went through the whole district of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance, for the forgiveness of sins.

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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