Luke 9:19

They answered, “‘John the Baptizer,’ but others say, ‘Elijah,’ and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again.”

World English Bible

In The King James Version

They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

In Context

18As he was praying alone, the disciples were near him, and he asked them, “Who do the multitudes say that I am?”

20He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

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Cross References

Malachi 4:5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the LORD comes.

Mark 6:15But others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.”

John 1:21They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.”

John 7:40Many of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, “This is truly the prophet.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:19-28

Peter's Enlightened Testimony;Self-Denial Enjoined. 18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer… Read the whole commentary →

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