Verse 10

The disciples asked him,“Why then do the experts in the law say that Elijah must come first?”

Referenced Verses

• Matt 11:14 : 14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, who is to come.
• Mal 4:5-6 : 5 Look, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the LORD arrives. 6 He will encourage fathers and their children to return to me, so that I will not come and strike the earth with judgment.”
• John 1:25 : 25 So they asked John,“Why then are you baptizing if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”
• Matt 17:3-4 : 3 Then Moses and Elijah also appeared before them, talking with him. 4 So Peter said to Jesus,“Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters– one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
• Matt 27:47-49 : 47 When some of the bystanders heard it, they said,“This man is calling for Elijah.” 48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink. 49 But the rest said,“Leave him alone! Let’s see if Elijah will come to save him.”
• Mark 9:11 : 11 Then they asked him,“Why do the experts in the law say that Elijah must come first?”
• John 1:21 : 21 So they asked him,“Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said,“I am not!”“Are you the Prophet?” He answered,“No!”