Luke 9:8

others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and others were saying that one of the ancient prophets had risen.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

In Context

7Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that Jesus was doing, and he was greatly perplexed, because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead,

9But Herod said, “John I beheaded; who then is this man about whom I hear such things?” So he was looking for an opportunity to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10Then his disciples asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Mark 8:28They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others say that yoʋ are one of the prophets.”

John 1:21So they asked him, “What then? Are yoʋ Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are yoʋ the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:2-10

The Mission of the Twelve Apostles. 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off… Read the whole commentary →

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