Matthew 27:47

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Some of the people standing there heard Jesus and said, “He's calling for Elijah.”

Cross References

Malachi 4:5

I, the LORD, promise to send the prophet Elijah before that great and terrible day comes.

Matthew 11:14

And if you believe them, John is Elijah, the prophet you are waiting for.

Matthew 27:46

Then about that time Jesus shouted, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you deserted me?”

Matthew 27:48

One of them at once ran and grabbed a sponge. He soaked it in wine, then put it on a stick and held it up to Jesus.