Matthew 17:11

"Elijah was indeed to come," He replied, "and would reform everything.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

In Context

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

12But I tell you that he has already come, and they did not recognize him, but dealt with him as they chose. And before long the Son of Man will be treated by them in a similar way."

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Cross References

Luke 3:3John went into all the district about the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of the penitent for the forgiveness of sins;

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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