Matthew 17:10

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

And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elijah conversing with him.

And if you will receive it, this is Elijah, who was to come.

And some of those standing there hearing him, said, He calls for Elijah.

And they asked him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

And they asked him, What then? are you Elijah? And he said, I am not. Are you the prophet? And he answered, No.

And they asked him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had arisen.