Luke 9:8

and others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.

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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 all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,

9Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who is this about whom I hear such things?” And so he tried to see him.

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Cross References

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

Mark 8:28They answered him and said, “John the Baptist. Others say, 'Elijah,' and others, 'One of the prophets.'”

John 1:21So they asked him, “What are you then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” They said, “Are you 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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