Matthew 27:49

New English Translation

But the rest said, “Leave him alone! Let’s see if Elijah will come to save him.”

Cross References

1 Kings 17:1

Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As certainly as the Lord God of Israel lives (whom I serve), there will be no dew or rain in the years ahead unless I give the command.”

Psalm 71:11

They say, “God has abandoned him. Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!”

Matthew 27:48

Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink.

Matthew 27:50

Then Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit.