Matthew 17:11
Jesus answered them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things;
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
In Context
10His disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
Cross References
Malachi 4:6He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.”
Luke 3:3He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:2-14
The Transfiguration of Christ. 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5… Read the whole commentary →