Matthew 17:10

His disciples asked him: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?

Matthew 11:14

If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.

Malachi 4:5-6

Behold! I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible Day of Jehovah comes.

Matthew 17:3-4

Moses and Elijah appeared, and they were talking to him.

Matthew 27:47-49

After hearing it some said this man calls Elijah.

Mark 9:11

Then they asked him how is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

John 1:21

They asked him: Are you Elijah? He said: I am not. Are you the prophet? He answered: No.

John 1:25

They said to him: Why do you baptize if you are not the Christ, not Elijah, and not the prophet?

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Summary

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

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Why

Matthew 17:3
Moses and Elijah appeared, and they were talking to him.
Matthew 11:14
If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.
Matthew 27:47
After hearing it some said this man calls Elijah.
Malachi 4:5
Behold! I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible Day of Jehovah comes.
Mark 9:11
Then they asked him how is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?
John 1:21
They asked him: Are you Elijah? He said: I am not. Are you the prophet? He answered: No.

General references

Mark 9:11
Then they asked him how is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?
Luke 9:8
Others said that Elijah had appeared and others and that one of the old prophets had risen again.