Matthew 27:47
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.””
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“When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And some of them that stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calleth Elijah.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And certain of those standing there having heard, said--`Elijah he doth call;'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 27:47 — 3 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.
- Mark 15:35When some of those standing nearby heard this, they said, “Behold, He is calling Elijah.”
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