Matthew 11:14
"and, if you are willing to receive it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
In Context
13"For the prophets and the Law prophesied until John;
15"Let all who have ears, listen!
Cross References
Matthew 17:10And his disciples asked him, saying, "Why then do the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?"
Mark 9:11So they asked him, "How is it that the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?"
John 1:21"What then?" they questioned; "Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" "No," he replied.
1 Corinthians 3:2I fed you milk, not meat; for you were unable to bear it.
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 →