others said, 'tis Elias. others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet.

they answered, some say you are John the Baptist; others, Elias; and others, one of the prophets.

Moses and Elias likewise appear'd, and were in conference with Jesus.

then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, master, it is proper for us to be here: let us make therefore three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias.

At length they started this question, why do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come?

it is true, said he, that Elias must come beforehand to establish every thing, and that it was predicted of him, as well as of the son of man, that he should suffer very much, and be treated with contempt.

but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion.

some there present upon hearing that, said: observe, he calls upon Elias.

then one of the soldiers ran and dipp'd a spunge in vinegar, which he fastned to a stick, and offered him to drink. now let us, said they, see whether Elias will come to take him down.