Matthew 17:11

Jesus answered them, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he will restore all things.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

12But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted. Even so the Son of Man is about to suffer at their hands.”

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Cross References

Luke 3:3He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission 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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