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Matthew 17:11

ElijahJesus

9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

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

Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.

12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”

13 Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.
KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
WEB
Jesus answered them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things;
ASV
And he answered and said, Elijah indeed cometh, and shall restore all things:
DARBY
And he answering said to them, Elias indeed comes first and will restore all things.
BLB
And answering, He said, “Elijah indeed comes and will restore all things.
ÅB
Han svarte og sa: «Javisst kommer Elias først, og skal sette alt i rette skikk.
OTB
Jesus svarte: “Sannelig, Elia kommer og skal gjenopprette alle ting.
B1930
Han svarte og sa: Elias kommer visstnok og skal sette alt i rette skikk;

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 3:21

    Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.

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  • Luke 1:16–17

    Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.

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  • Malachi 4:6

    And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”

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  • Luke 3:3–14

    He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,

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