The Transfiguration
Matthew 17:10
In 9 translations
- BSB
- The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- KJV
- And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
- WEB
- His disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- ASV
- And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come?
- LSV
- And His disciples questioned Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- YLT
- And his disciples questioned him, saying, 'Why then do the scribes say that Elijah it behoveth to come first?'
- DBY
- And [his] disciples demanded of him saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first have come?
- DRC
- And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elias must come first?
- GNV
- And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the Scribes that Elias must first come?
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (2)
- In STEPBible’s comparison, Tyndale House, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include αὐτοῦ (“of him”); NA28, NA27, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
- Spelling of Ἠλίαν: Westcott–Hort: Ἠλείαν.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: μαθηταὶ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read μαθηταὶ; Robinson–Pierpont add αὐτοῦ.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- καὶ ἐπηρώτησαν αὐτὸν οἱ μαθηταὶ λέγοντες· Τί οὖν οἱ γραμματεῖς λέγουσιν ὅτι Ἠλίαν δεῖ ἐλθεῖν πρῶτον;
- RP2018
- Καὶ ἐπηρώτησαν αὐτὸν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λέγοντες, Τί οὖν οἱ γραμματεῖς λέγουσιν ὅτι Ἠλίαν δεῖ ἐλθεῖν πρῶτον;
- TR-Boyd
- Καὶ ἐπηρώτησαν αὐτὸν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λέγοντες, Τί οὖν οἱ γραμματεῖς λέγουσιν ὅτι Ἠλίαν δεῖ ἐλθεῖν πρῶτον;
- SCR1894
- και επηρωτησαν αυτον οι μαθηται αυτου λεγοντες τι ουν οι γραμματεις λεγουσιν οτι ηλιαν δει ελθειν πρωτον
Who and where
👤 Elijah◆ The Transfiguation
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
ElijahTransfigurationTransfiguration, TheJohn, the ApostleScribe (S)ScribesMosesProphecyJesus, the Christ
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Cross-references most cited first
- Malachi 4:5–6Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers.…
- Matthew 11:14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
- Mark 9:11And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- John 1:21“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
- Matthew 27:47–49When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.” One of them quickly ran and brought a sponge. He filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and held it up for Jesus to drink. But the…
- John 1:25asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”
- Matthew 17:3–4Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
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