Matthew 17:10

And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?

Matthew 11:14

and if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah that was to come.

Matthew 17:3-4

And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.

Matthew 27:47-49

Some of those who were standing there, when they heard it, said: This man calls for Elijah.

Mark 9:11

And they asked him, saying: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?

John 1:21

And they asked him: What then? Are you Elijah? And he said: I am not. Are you the prophet? And he answered: No.

John 1:25

and they asked him, and said to him: Why, then, do you immerse, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?

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And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

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Why

Matthew 17:3
And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.
Matthew 11:14
and if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah that was to come.
Matthew 27:47
Some of those who were standing there, when they heard it, said: This man calls for Elijah.
Mark 9:11
And they asked him, saying: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?
John 1:21
And they asked him: What then? Are you Elijah? And he said: I am not. Are you the prophet? And he answered: No.

General references

Mark 9:11
And they asked him, saying: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?
Luke 9:8
and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that a prophet of ancient times had risen again.