Luke 9:8

and of some men, that Elias had appeared; but of others, that one of the old prophets was risen. (and by some, that Elijah had appeared; but by others, that one of the prophets of old had arisen.)

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

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 [or (the) prince of the fourth part], heard (of) all [the] things that were done of him, and he doubted, for that it was said of some men, that John was risen from death [or for (that) John had risen from (the) dead]; (And Herod, the tetrarch, or the prince of a quarter of the kingdom, heard of all of the things that were done by him, and he wondered about it, for it was said by some people, that John had risen from the dead;)

9And Herod said, I have beheaded John; and who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10And his disciples asked him, and said, What then say the scribes, that it behooveth that Elias come first? (And his disciples asked him, Why then do the scribes say, that it behooveth that Elijah must come first?)

Mark 8:28Which answered to him, and said, Some say, John (the) Baptist; others say, Elias (or Elijah); and others say, as one of the prophets.

John 1:21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? (or Elijah?) And he said, I am not. Art thou a prophet? [or Art thou the prophet?] (or Art thou the Prophet?) And he answered, Nay.

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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