Luke 9:8

But others said, that Elijah hath appeared; and others, that a prophet from among the ancient prophets hath arisen.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

In Context

7And Herod the Tetrarch heard of all the things done by him, and he was disturbed; because some said, that John had arisen from the dead.

9And Herod said: The head of John, I have cut off; but who is this, of whom I hear these things? And he was desirous to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10And his disciples asked him, and said to him: Why then do the Scribes say, that Elijah must first come?

Mark 8:28And they said to him: That thou art John the Baptizer; and others: That thou art Elijah; and others: That thou art one of the prophets.

John 1:21And they asked him again: Who then? Art thou Elijah? And he said: I am not. Art thou a prophet? And he said, No.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:2-10

The Mission of the Twelve Apostles. 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off… Read the whole commentary →

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