He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.’
Matthew 17:11 - New International Version (Anglicised) Jesus replied, ‘To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He replied, Elijah does come and will get everything restored and ready. American Standard Version (1901) And he answered and said, Elijah indeed cometh, and shall restore all things: Common English Bible Jesus responded, “Elijah does come first and will restore all things. Catholic Public Domain Version But in response, he said to them: "Elijah, indeed, shall arrive and restore all things. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But he answering, said to them: Elias indeed shall come, and restore all things. |
He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.’
The disciples asked him, ‘Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?’
But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognise him, but have done to him everything they wished. In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.’
Then they gathered round him and asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’
Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.