Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
Then suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them, 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 27:47
And when some of those standing there heard this, they said, "This man is calling for Elijah."
Mark 9:11
Then His disciples asked Him, "Why is it, [since you are obviously the Messiah], that the experts in the law of Moses say that Elijah must come first?"
John 1:21
So, they asked him, "Who then [are you]? Are you Elijah [i.e., returned from the dead]?" But he answered, "[No], I am not." "[Then], are you the prophet [i.e., Moses. See Deut. 18:15-19]?" they asked. And he answered, "No."

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Mark 9:11
Then His disciples asked Him, "Why is it, [since you are obviously the Messiah], that the experts in the law of Moses say that Elijah must come first?"
Luke 9:8
some [were saying] that [the prophet] Elijah had appeared; and [still] others [were saying] that one of the [other] prophets of old had risen again [from the dead].