Luke 9:8

and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.

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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 of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,

9Herod said, “I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” He sought to see him.

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Cross References

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

Mark 8:28They told him, “John the Baptiser, and others say Elijah, but others, 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.”

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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