and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.
Parallel translations
- KJV And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
- BSB others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.
- NKJV and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.
- NASB and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen.
- NLT Others thought Jesus was Elijah or one of the other prophets risen from the dead.
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Cross-references · 5
- Luke 9:19They answered, “‘John the Baptizer,’ but others say, ‘Elijah,’ and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.”
- John 1:21They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.”
- Matt 17:10His disciples asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- Mark 8:28They told him, “John the Baptizer, and others say Elijah, but others: one of the prophets.”
- Mark 6:15But others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.”
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