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When Jesus warns the disciples not to tell anyone about the transfiguration until He is risen from the dead, they ask Him about the return of Elijah. Jesus answers, explaining that Elijah came in John the Baptizer and as he was treated so will the Jewish leaders treat the Son of Man.
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Matthew 17:9-13
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a As they were coming down from the mountain,
Jesus commanded them, saying,
“ b Tell the vision to no one
until c the Son of Man has d risen from the dead.”
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And His disciples asked Him,
“Why then do the scribes say that a Elijah must come first?”
And He answered and said,
“Elijah is coming
and will restore all things;
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but I say to you that Elijah already came,
and they did not recognize him,
but did 1 to him whatever they wished.
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So also a the Son of Man is going to suffer 2 at their hands.”
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Then the disciples understood that He had spoken to them about John the Baptist.
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Matthew 17:9-13
Setting
As they were coming down from the mountain,
Jesus commanded them, saying,
“Tell the vision to no one
until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.”
A. Question about Elijah
And His disciples asked Him,
“Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
B. Elijah Has Come
And He answered and said,
“Elijah is coming and will restore all things;
but I say to you that Elijah already came,
and they did not recognize him,
but did to him whatever they wished.
So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.”
A'. Understanding about Elijah
Then the disciples understood that He had spoken to them about John the Baptist.
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