Matthew 17:10
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?””
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“The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?”
King James Version · Public Domain“And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And his disciples questioned him, saying, `Why then do the scribes say that Elijah it behoveth to come first?'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 17:10 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Malachi 4:5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
- Matthew 11:14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
- Matthew 17:3Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
- Matthew 27:47When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.”
- Mark 9:11And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- John 1:21“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
- John 1:25asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”
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