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Mark 6:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Mark 6:15

Verse 15 of 56

Scripture focus

Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

Mark 6:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 6:15

Theological / Devotional

Others said. See Mark 8:27, 28; Luke 9:19.

Elias. That is, Elijah. Concerning the OT prophecies about the return of Elijah see on Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 3:1 ; 4:5, 6.

A prophet, or as one. According to the rumors, Jesus was either one of the ancient prophets come to life or was like one of them. In spite of the fact that John performed no miracles (John 10:41), even the leaders in Jerusalem, to say nothing of people generally (see Matt. 14:5; 21:26), had entertained the idea that he might be a prophet (see on John 1:19-27).

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