Matthew 17:12

The Passion Translation

But Elijah has already appeared. And yet they didn’t recognize him, so they did to him whatever they pleased. And the Son of Man is destined to suffer the same abuse as what they did to him.”

Cross References

Matthew 11:2

Now, while John the Baptizer was in prison, he heard about the wonderful deeds of the Christ, so he sent his disciples to ask him this question:

Matthew 16:21

From then on Jesus began to clearly reveal to his disciples that he was destined to go to Jerusalem and suffer injustice from the elders, leading priests, and religious scholars. He also explained that he would be killed and three days later be raised to life again.

Matthew 17:11

He answered them, “They’re right. Elijah must come first and restore all things.

Matthew 17:13

Then the disciples realized that Jesus was referring to John the Baptizer all along.

Matthew 17:22

When they all gathered together in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed and turned over to his enemies.

Matthew 17:9

As they all hiked down the mountain together, Jesus ordered them, “Don’t tell anyone of the divine appearance you just witnessed. Wait until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”

Matthew 21:32

John came to show you the path of righteousness, yet the despised and outcasts believed in him, but you did not. When you saw them turn, you neither repented of your ways nor believed his words.”

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens, birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no true home in this world.”

Luke 7:33

“When the prophet John came fasting and refused to drink wine, you said, ‘He’s crazy! There’s a demon in him.’

John 1:11

He came to the people he created — to those who should have received him, but they did not recognize him.

Acts 2:23

This Man’s destiny was prearranged, for God knew that Jesus would be handed over to you to be crucified and that you would execute him on a cross by the hands of lawless men. Yet it was all part of his predetermined plan.

Acts 4:10

you and everyone else in Israel should know that it is by the power of the name of Jesus that the crippled man stands here today completely healed! You crucified Jesus Christ of Nazareth, but God raised him from the dead.

Acts 7:52

Which prophet was not persecuted and murdered by your ancestors? Name just one! They killed them all—even the ones who prophesied long ago of the coming of the Righteous One! Now you follow in their steps and have become his betrayers and murderers.