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Matthew 27:47
Matthew 27:47 is verse 47 of Matthew chapter 27, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.”
King James Version
Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.
World English Bible
Some of them who stood there, when they heard it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.”
Read in context
Matthew 27:45–49 · Berean Standard Bible
45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.
46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.”
48 One 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.
49 But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Matthew 11:14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
Malachi 4:5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
Mark 15:35When some of those standing nearby heard this, they said, “Behold, He is calling Elijah.”
Mark 15:36And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine. He put it on a reed and held it up for Jesus to drink, saying, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to take Him down.”