Matthew 11:14
If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.
World English Bible British
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 prophesied until John.
15He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
Cross References
Ezekiel 3:10Moreover he said to me, “Son of man, receive in your heart and hear with your ears all my words that I speak to you.
Matthew 17:10His disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
Mark 9:11They asked him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
John 1:21They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.”
1 Corinthians 3:2I fed you with milk, not with solid food, for you weren’t yet ready. Indeed, you aren’t ready even now,
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 →