Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
Bible References
Why
Matthew 17:3
There appeared to them Moses and Elijah, who conversed with Jesus.
Matthew 27:47
On hearing this some of the bystanders said, "He is calling for Elijah."
Mark 9:11
So they put this question to him, "Why do the [Pharisees and] scribes say that Elijah has to come first?"
John 1:21
They asked him, "Then what are you? Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" "No," he answered.