Matthew 17:12

Translations

Modern

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.”

Traditional

But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

Literal

But I say to you that Elijah did already come, and they did not know him, but they did to him whatever they wanted. Thus also the Son of Man is about to suffer under them.”

Latin

Dico autem vobis, quia Elias jam venit, et non cognoverunt eum, sed fecerunt in eo quæcumque voluerunt. Sic et Filius hominis passurus est ab eis.

Original

Greek

English

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.”

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 The Son of Man

Events

The Transfiguationc. AD 29

Related verses

Isaiah 53:3–12
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Acts 13:24–28
Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Mark 6:14–28
Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
John 5:32–36
There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.
Mark 9:12–13
He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?
Acts 4:10
…then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.
Acts 3:14–15
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.
Mark 11:30–32
John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!”
Matthew 21:32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
Matthew 11:9–15
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Acts 7:52
Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

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 Son of Man

Topics

Elijah: Antitype of John the Baptist Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Is Transfigured Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning John: The Testimony of Jesus Concerning (See Below, Jesus Discourses Upon)

Matthew 17:12

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