by some, "For John has risen from the dead," yet truly, by others, "For Elijah has appeared," and by still others, "For one of the prophets from of old has risen again."
And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, and others say Elijah, still others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
And his disciples questioned him, saying, "Why then do the scribes say that it is necessary for Elijah to arrive first?"
But others were saying, "Because it is Elijah." Still others were saying, "Because he is a prophet, like one of the prophets."
And they answered him by saying: "John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others perhaps one of the prophets."
But they answered by saying: "John the Baptist. But some say Elijah. Yet truly, others say that one of the prophets from before has risen again."
And they questioned him: "Then what are you? Are you Elijah?" And he said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" And he answered, "No."