Matthew 17:10
And his disciples questioned him, saying, 'Why then do the scribes say that Elijah it behoveth to come first?'
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
In Context
11And Jesus answering said to them, 'Elijah doth indeed come first, and shall restore all things,
Cross References
Matthew 11:14and if ye are willing to receive [it], he is Elijah who was about to come;
Matthew 27:47And certain of those standing there having heard, said — 'Elijah he doth call;'
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 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 →