His disciples asked Him, “Why then [since you are obviously the Messiah] do the experts in the Law of Moses say that Elijah must come first, [i.e., before the Messiah]?”
Matthew 17:11 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) Jesus answered them, “Elijah truly was to come, and restore all things [i.e., to their proper perspective concerning the Messiah]. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He replied, Elijah does come and will get everything restored and ready. American Standard Version (1901) And he answered and said, Elijah indeed cometh, and shall restore all things: Common English Bible Jesus responded, “Elijah does come first and will restore all things. Catholic Public Domain Version But in response, he said to them: "Elijah, indeed, shall arrive and restore all things. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But he answering, said to them: Elias indeed shall come, and restore all things. |
His disciples asked Him, “Why then [since you are obviously the Messiah] do the experts in the Law of Moses say that Elijah must come first, [i.e., before the Messiah]?”
But I tell you that Elijah has already come, but they [i.e., the Jewish leaders] did not understand who he was, but [instead] did to him what they wanted to. In the same way, the Son of man will also suffer from what the Jews will do.”
When the apostles had come together, they asked [Jesus], “Lord, are you ready to restore the kingdom [of God] to [the nation of] Israel [at this time]?”
who must be received into heaven until [God’s appointed] times when everything will be restored [to its intended purpose]. God had spoken about this through the proclamations of His holy prophets of long ago.