Matthew 11:14
And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
In Context
13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
15He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
Cross References
Matthew 17:10Then his disciples asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
Mark 9:11Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
John 1:21So they asked him, “What then? Are yoʋ Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are yoʋ the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
1 Corinthians 3:2I fed you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet able to receive it. Even now you are still not able,
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 →