Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?

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Bible References

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Mark 9:4
Then Elijah, along with Moses, appeared to them and they were talking with Jesus.
Matthew 11:14
And if you are willing to accept [this truth], this person [i.e., John] fulfills [the prophecy of] the coming of Elijah. [See Mal. 4:5-6]
Matthew 17:10
His disciples asked Him, "Why then [since you are obviously the Messiah] do the experts in the law of Moses say that Elijah must come first, [i.e., before the Messiah]?"