Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



And he will go before Him in the spirit and Power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord. Verse ConceptsHeraldPower, HumanSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfProphecies Concerning ChristForerunnersDivine MessengerCausing People To TurnPeople Going BeforeAcquiring WisdomFathers And SonsPowerful Individualsparentingdisobedience


And they said, Some, John the Baptist; and some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. Verse ConceptsUnnamed Prophets Of The LordWho He Might Beothers

And His disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first? And Jesus responding said to them, Elijah indeed comes, and will restore all things: but I say unto you, that Elijah has already come, and they recognized Him not, but did unto Him so many things as they wished; thus the Son of man is also about to suffer by them.

He responding said to them, Elijah indeed having first come, restores all things: and how has it been written in reference to the Son of man, that he should suffer many things, and be set at naught? But I say unto you, that Elijah indeed has come, and they did unto him so many things as they wished, as has been written in reference to him.

They asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he says, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he responded, No. Then they said to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those having sent us. What do you say concerning yourself? I am the voice of one roaring in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord as Isaiah the prophet said. read more.
And those having been sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said to him, Then why do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor that prophet?

And after six days Jesus takes Peter, and James, and John his brother, and carries them up into an exceedingly high mountain privately. And was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared unto them, talking with Him. read more.
And Peter responding, said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: it you will, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He still speaking, behold, a white cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am delighted; hear ye Him. And the disciples, hearing, fell on their face, and feared exceedingly. And Jesus came to them and touching them said, Arise, and fear not. And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus only. And they coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no one, until the Son of man may rise from the dead. And His disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first? And Jesus responding said to them, Elijah indeed comes, and will restore all things: but I say unto you, that Elijah has already come, and they recognized Him not, but did unto Him so many things as they wished; thus the Son of man is also about to suffer by them. Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them concerning John the Baptist.

After six days Jesus takes Peter, and John, and James, and carries them up into an exceedingly high mountain privately alone; and was transfigured before them: and His raiment became resplendent, exceedingly white like snow; as no fuller on earth is able to whiten. And Elijah was seen by them with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. read more.
And Peter responding says to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: for he did not know what he might say; for they were afraid. And there was a cloud overshadowing them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear ye Him. And immediately looking around, they saw no one, but Jesus only with them. And they coming down from the mountain, He charged them, that they should relate to no one the things which they saw, until the Son of man may rise from the dead. And they held the word to themselves, inquiring, what it is to rise from the dead. And they asked Him, saying, that the scribes say, that it behooves Elijah first to come. He responding said to them, Elijah indeed having first come, restores all things: and how has it been written in reference to the Son of man, that he should suffer many things, and be set at naught? But I say unto you, that Elijah indeed has come, and they did unto him so many things as they wished, as has been written in reference to him.

And it came to pass after these discourses, about eight days, and taking Peter and John and James, He went up into the mountain to pray. And it came to pass while He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was changed, and His raiment shining white. And behold two men were talking with Him, who were Moses and Elijah: read more.
who being seen in glory, was speaking of His departure which He was about to perfect in Jerusalem. And Peter and those who were along with Him, were burdened with sleep. And having watched through the night, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with him. It came to pass when they departed from Him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he says. And he speaking these things there was a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid while they were entering into the cloud. And there was a voice from the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear ye Him. And while the voice is heard, Jesus is found alone. And they were silent, and they told no one during those days any of those things which they had seen

And Jesus having heard that John was cast into prison, departed into Galilee. Verse ConceptsMonotonyPrisonersTelling Of Happeningsjail

And at that time Herod the tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus, and he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore miracles are wrought in him. For Herod having arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison, on account of Herodias the wife of his brother Philip. read more.
For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. And wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they esteemed him as a prophet. Herod's birthday being celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod; consequently with an oath he promised to give to her whatsoever she might ask. And being instigated by her mother, she says, Give me the head of John the Baptist here in a charger. And the king was grieved; nevertheless on account of his oaths, and those who were sitting with him, he commanded it to be given. And sending, he beheaded John in prison; and his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. And His disciples, having come, took the body, and buried it; and having come they proclaimed it to Jesus.

But Herod hearing said, That, He is John, whom I beheaded; He is risen from the dead. For Herod himself having sent, arrested John, and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip: because he married her. For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have the wife of thy brother. read more.
And Herodias hated him, and wished to kill him; and was not able; for Herod was afraid of John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and he continued to hold him in prison: and hearing him, he continued to do many things, and he was hearing him gladly. And it being a high day, when Herod on his birthday made a feast to his mighty men, and chiliarchs, and the first men of Galilee; and the daughter of Herodias herself, having come in and danced, and pleased Herod and those sitting with him; the king said to the damsel. Ask what you may wish, and I will give it to you. And he promised her, I will give you whatsoever you may ask, even unto the half of my kingdom. And having gone out, she said to her mother, What shall I ask And she said, The head of John the Baptist. And she having come in to the king, immediately with haste asked him, saying; I wish, that you may give to me immediately, the head of John the Baptist in a charger. And the king being grieved exceedingly; on account of his oaths, and those sitting with him, was not willing to reject her. And the king immediately sending forth a soldier of his guard, commanded that his head should be brought. And having departed, he beheaded him in prison: and brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother. And his disciples having heard, came and took his body, and put it in a sepulcher.

But I say unto you, that Elijah indeed has come, and they did unto him so many things as they wished, as has been written in reference to him. Verse ConceptsWho Is John The Baptist?Other Scriptures FulfilledThe Will Of Men

Then indeed exhorting them as to many other things he continued to preach the gospel to the people. And Herod the tetrarch, being convicted by him concerning Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and concerning the wickedness which Herod did, added also this to all, and shut up John in prison.

There is another who testifieth concerning me; and you know that the testimony which He testifies concerning me is true. You sent to John, and he witnessed to the truth: but I do not receive the witness with man: but I speak these things that you may be saved. read more.
He was a bright and shining light: and you were willing to rejoice for an hour in that light.

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and harlots believed him, and you, seeing, did not afterward regret it, in order that you might believe him. Verse ConceptsPrejudiceRepentance, Importance OfUnbelief, As Response To GodWay, TheSkepticismBelieving ProphetsNot Believing PeoplePeople Changing Their MindsRepentancePeople Who Did RightRewards Of Ritual

But I say unto you, that Elijah indeed has come, and they did unto him so many things as they wished, as has been written in reference to him. Verse ConceptsWho Is John The Baptist?Other Scriptures FulfilledThe Will Of Men

but I say unto you, that Elijah has already come, and they recognized Him not, but did unto Him so many things as they wished; thus the Son of man is also about to suffer by them. Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them concerning John the Baptist.