Matthew 17:11

Translations

Modern

Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.

Traditional

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

Literal

And answering, He said, “Elijah indeed comes and will restore all things.

Latin

At ille respondens, ait eis: Elias quidem venturus est, et restituet omnia.

Original

Greek

English

Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.

Notes

Matthew 17:10–13

Elijah’s appearance made the disciples ask about the belief that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes (see Malachi 4:5–6). Jesus pointed to John the Baptist as the one who fulfilled that role. In doing so, he reminded them of the surprising truth that the Messiah must suffer, just as John, his forerunner, had also suffered (Matthew 14:3–12).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah John the Baptist The Messiah

Events

The Transfiguationc. AD 29

Related verses

Acts 3:21
Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
Luke 1:16–17
Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.
Malachi 4:6
And 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.”
Luke 3:3–14
He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,

Parallels

Mark 9:1–13 Luke 9:28–36 2 Peter 1:16–21

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah

Glossary

Elijah Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Prophecy

Topics

Elijah: Antitype of John the Baptist Jesus, the Christ: Is Transfigured John: Mission of

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