Luke 9:8

And by some, that Elijah had come; and by others, that one of the old prophets had come back to life.

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

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 king had news of all these things: and he was in doubt, because it was said by some people that John had come back from the dead;

9And Herod said, I put John to death: but who is this, of whom such stories are given to me? And he had a desire to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10And his disciples, questioning him, said, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?

Mark 8:28And they made answer, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but others, One of the prophets.

John 1:21And they said to him, What then? Are you Elijah? And he said, I am not. Are you the prophet? And his answer was, I am not.

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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