Matthew 17:10

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The disciples asked Him, 'Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?'

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  • Matt 11:14 : 14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
  • John 1:25 : 25 They asked him, 'Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?'
  • Matt 17:3-4 : 3 Just then, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus. 4 Peter said to Jesus, 'Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three tents: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.'
  • Matt 27:47-49 : 47 When some of those standing there heard it, they said, 'He is calling Elijah.' 48 Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, placed it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink. 49 But the others said, 'Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.'
  • Mark 9:11 : 11 And they asked him, 'Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?'
  • John 1:21 : 21 They asked him, 'Then who are you? Are you Elijah?' He said, 'I am not.' 'Are you the Prophet?' He answered, 'No.'

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    9As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus instructed them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

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    11Jesus replied, 'Indeed, Elijah is coming and will restore all things.

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