Luke 9:8

and by certain, that Elijah did appear, and by others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen;

Young's Literal Translation

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 being done by him, and was perplexed, because it was said by certain, that John hath been raised out of the dead;

9and Herod said, 'John I did behead, but who is this concerning whom I hear such things?' and he was seeking to see him.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:10And his disciples questioned him, saying, 'Why then do the scribes say that Elijah it behoveth to come first?'

Mark 8:28And they answered, 'John the Baptist, and others Elijah, but others one of the prophets.'

John 1:21And they questioned him, 'What then? Elijah art thou?' and he saith, 'I am not.' — 'The prophet art thou?' and he answered, '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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