His disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah, who is to come.
They said, “Some say that You are John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
Jesus replied, “Elijah truly does first come and will restore all things.
And they asked Him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?”
They asked him, “Who then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
They asked him, “Why do you baptize then, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”