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Matthew 17:10

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So the disciples asked him, “Why do the experts in Moses’ Teachings say that Elijah must come first?”

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If you are willing to accept their message, John is the Elijah who was to come.

They answered, “Some say you are John the Baptizer, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

Jesus answered, “Elijah is coming and will put everything in order again.

So they asked him, “Don’t the experts in Moses’ Teachings say that Elijah must come first?”

They asked him, “Well, are you Elijah?” John answered, “No, I’m not.” Then they asked, “Are you the prophet?” John replied, “No.”

They asked John, “Why do you baptize if you’re not the Messiah or Elijah or the prophet?”