others that Elijah had appeared; still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life.
“Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets,” they replied.
“So why do the religious teachers say that Elijah has to come first?” his disciples asked.
Others said, “It's Elijah.” Still others said, “He's a prophet, like one of the prophets of the past.”
“Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, others say one of the prophets,” they replied.
“Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others say one of the ancient prophets risen from the dead,” they replied.
“So then, who are you?” they asked. “Elijah?” “No, I'm not,” he answered. “Are you the Prophet?” “No,” he replied.