Luke 9:19

They answered, “‘John [Yah is gracious] the Immerser,’ but others say, ‘Elijah [My God Yah],’ and others, that one of the old prophets is 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

18As he was praying alone, the disciples were with him, and he asked them, “Who do the multitudes say that I am?”

20He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter [Rock] answered, “The Messiah [Anointed one] of God.”

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Cross References

Mark 6:15But others said, “He is Elijah [My God Yah].” Others said, “He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.”

John 1:21They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah [My God Yah]?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet (promised Messiah)?” He answered, “No.”

John 7:40+ 7:40. MP: God confirms His intention to raise up a Prophet like Moses, and put His words the mouth of His Prophet. (Deut 18:17-19) Many of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, “This is truly the prophet.” + 7:40. Quoted from Deut 18:15

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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