Matthew 17:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 17:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 17:10 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 17:10 — KJV
“And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?”
— Matthew 17:10 (KJV)
Matthew 17:10 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 17:10
“And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?”
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“And thou shalt say to Jehoiakim king of Judah, Thus saith the LORD; Thou hast burned this roll, saying, Why hast thou written therein, saying, The king of Babylon shall certainly come and destroy this land, and shall cause to cease from thence man and beast?”
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“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?”
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“Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,”
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“But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?”
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