Matthew 27:47

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Some of those standing by heard this, and said: "The man is calling for Elijah!"

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And--if you are ready to accept it--John is himself the Elijah who was destined to come.

And about three Jesus called out loudly: "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabacthani"--that is to say, 'O my God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?'

One of them immediately ran and took a sponge, and, filling it with common wine, put it on the end of a rod, and offered it to him to drink.