Matthew 17:10

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The followers asked Jesus, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come before the Messiah comes?”

Cross References

Matthew 11:14

And if you believe what they said, then John is Elijah. He is the one they said would come.

John 1:25

They said to John, “You say you are not the Messiah. You say you are not Elijah or the Prophet. Then why do you baptize people?”

John 1:21

They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He answered, “No, I am not Elijah.” They asked, “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No, I am not the Prophet.”

Mark 9:11

They asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”

Matthew 16:14

They answered, “Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Others say you are Elijah. And some say you are Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

Matthew 17:11

Jesus answered, “They are right to say Elijah is coming. And it is true that Elijah will make all things the way they should be.