Read Full ChapterAnd they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They asked him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} they asked{G1905}{(G5707)} him{G846}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Why{G3754} say{G3004}{(G5719)} the scribes{G1122} that{G3754} Elias{G2243} must{G1163}{(G5748)} first{G4412} come{G2064}{(G5629)}?
Strong's King James
(11) They asked Him saying, "The scribes say that Elijah must come first of all?"
The F.O.G
[11] Seeking to understand, they asked Him, "Why do our religious scholars insist that Elijah must return before the Messiah's work can begin?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And they were questioning him, saying, that the scribes say that Elijah it behoveth to come first.
Young's Literal Translation
The F.O.G Commentary:
The F.O.G Commentary brings deeper contextual insight to every verse in the Bible. Browse any available commentary below, or help shape our study priorities by requesting a commentary for this verse in the comments. Your input guides which verses we explore next as we build this growing resource together. What is the F.O.G?
Add your first comment to this post