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Matthew 17:10

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Then his disciples asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

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And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come.

They said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others say that yoʋ are Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

Jesus answered them, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he will restore all things.

Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

So they asked him, “What then? Are yoʋ Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are yoʋ the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”

Then they asked him, “Why then do yoʋ baptize if yoʋ are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”