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
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 Elijah who is to come.
Matthew 27:47
And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, "This man is calling Elijah."
Malachi 4:5
"Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.
Mark 9:11
And they asked him, "Why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?"
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."

General references

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

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