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Matthew 17:10
Matthew 17:10 is verse 10 of Matthew chapter 17, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
King James Version
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
World English Bible
His disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
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Matthew 17:8–12 · Berean Standard Bible
8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
10 The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
11 Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.
12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Matthew 17:3Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.
Matthew 17:4Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Matthew 11:14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
Matthew 27:47When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.”
Matthew 27:48One of them quickly ran and brought a sponge. He filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and held it up for Jesus to drink.
Matthew 27:49But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.”
Malachi 4:5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
Malachi 4:6And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
Mark 9:11And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
John 1:21“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
John 1:25asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”