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- Chapter 17
- Verse 12
Matthew 17:12
“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.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But I say unto you,.... A way of speaking used by Christ, when he opposes and contradicts any of the tenets of the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 17:10-13
See also Mar 9:11-13. Why then say the scribes ... - The disciples appear to have been satisfied now that he was the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 17:1-13
We have here the story of Christ's transfiguration; he had said that the Son of man should shortly come in his kingdom,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
knew him not did not recognise him as the Elijah prophesied by Malachi.
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