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Matthew 17:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 17:12

Verse 12 of 27

Scripture focus

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.

Matthew 17:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 17:12

Theological / Devotional

Knew him not. That is, they did not recognize him as Elijah (see on John 1:10, 11).

Whatsoever they listed. That is, whatever they wished to do. Instead of accepting John and believing his message, the Jewish leaders had spurned him and his call to repentance (see Luke 7:30-33; see on Matt. 21:25, 32). Herod had imprisoned him (see on Luke 3:20), and about a year later executed him (see on Mark 6:14-29). It would be only a few months after the Transfiguration until the leaders of Israel would similarly do to Jesus “whatsoever they listed.”

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