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Matthew 17:11

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 17:11

Verse 11 of 27

Scripture focus

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

Matthew 17:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 17:11

Theological / Devotional

Restore all things. In the dramatic experience on Mt. Carmel, Elijah had been successful in turning the hearts of many in Israel back to the God of their fathers (see on 1 Kings 18:37-40), and thus in checking the fearful inroads of apostasy. In the same way John the Baptist proclaimed the baptism of repentance from sin and a return to the true spirit of worship (see on Mal. 3:1,7; 4:6; Luke 1:17). John, of course, was not Elijah in person (see on John 1:21), but he went before the Messiah “in the spirit and power of Elias” (Luke 1:17).

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