Matthew 17:10
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then do the scribes affirm, that Elias must come first?
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
In Context
11Then Jesus answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform all things.
Cross References
Matthew 11:14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias who was to come.
Matthew 27:47Then some of those who stood there, hearing him, said, This man is calling out for Elias.
John 1:21And they asked him, What then? art thou Elias? and he said, I am not. Art thou that prophet? and he answered, No.
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 →