Matthew 17:11

Good News Translation

“Elijah is indeed coming first,” answered Jesus, “and he will get everything ready.

Cross References

Malachi 4:6

He will bring fathers and children together again; otherwise I would have to come and destroy your country.”

Matthew 17:10

Then the disciples asked Jesus, “Why do the teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come first?”

Matthew 17:12

But I tell you that Elijah has already come and people did not recognize him, but treated him just as they pleased. In the same way they will also mistreat the Son of Man.”

Acts 1:6

When the apostles met together with Jesus, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time give the Kingdom back to Israel?”

Acts 3:21

He must remain in heaven until the time comes for all things to be made new, as God announced through his holy prophets of long ago.