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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Bible References

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 accept it, he is the Elijah who is to come.
Matthew 27:47
When some of those standing there heard this, they said, "This man is calling Elijah."
Mark 9:11
And they asked him, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
John 1:21
And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the prophet?" And he answered, "No."

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Mark 9:11
And they asked him, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
Luke 9:8
by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.