Matthew 11:14
and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who was to come.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 have been prophesying until John;
15He who has ears to hear, let him listen.
Cross References
Ezekiel 3:10Then he said to me, “Son of man, all the words that I announce to you—take them into your heart and hear them with your ears!
Matthew 17:10His disciples asked him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
Mark 9:11They asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
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.”
1 Corinthians 3:2I fed you milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it; and even now you are not yet ready.
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 →