The disciples asked him, “Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”
And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things.
And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”
They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
questioned him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”