Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
Elias
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Bible References
John
Mark 6:14
John the Baptist had become well known. King Herod heard that John had risen from the dead. Therefore he was doing these powerful works.
Matthew 14:2
He told his servants: This is John the Baptist, raised from the dead. That explains the power working in him.
Matthew 16:14
They said: John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.
Luke 9:7
Herod the ruler of Galilee heard of all that was done and was very perplexed (confused) (skeptical). Some said John the Baptist was raised from the dead and that he did it.
Elias
Mark 9:11
Then they asked him how is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?
Malachi 4:5
Behold! I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible Day of Jehovah comes.
General references
Luke 9:8
Others said that Elijah had appeared and others and that one of the old prophets had risen again.