Matthew 17:10

And his disciples asked him, saying, "Why then do the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?"

Montgomery 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

9While they were going down from the mountain, Jesus laid a command on them. "Speak to no man about the vision," he said, "until after the Son of man has been raised from the dead."

11And he answered. "Elijah is coming, and will restore all things.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:14"and, if you are willing to receive it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

Matthew 27:47When they heard this, some of the bystanders said "He is calling for Elijah!"

John 1:21"What then?" they questioned; "Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" "No," he replied.

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 →

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