Luke 9:8

by others that Elijah had appeared, and by others that some one of the ancient Prophets had come back to life.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

7Now Herod the Tetrarch heard of all that was going on; and he was bewildered because of its being said by some that John had come back to life,

9And Herod said, "John I have beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such reports?" And he sought for an opportunity of seeing Jesus.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10"Why then," asked the disciples, "do the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?"

Mark 8:28"John the Baptist," they replied, "but others say Elijah, and others, that it is one of the Prophets."

John 1:21"What then?" they inquired; "are you Elijah?" "I am not," he said. "Are you the Prophet?" "No," he answered.

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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