Matthew 27:47

The Passion Translation

Some who were standing near the cross misunderstood and said, “He’s calling for Elijah.”

Cross References

Matthew 11:14

If you can receive this truth, John is the Elijah who was destined to come.

Matthew 27:46

And at three o’clock Jesus shouted with a mighty voice in Aramaic, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” —that is, “My God, My God, why have you deserted me?”

Matthew 27:48

One bystander ran and got a sponge, soaked it with sour wine, then put it on a stick and held it up for Jesus to drink.