Matthew 17:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 17:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 17:11 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 17:11 — KJV
“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.”
— Matthew 17:11 (KJV)
Matthew 17:11 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 17:11
“And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:11: answered, elias, first
“And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:11: jesus, answered, elias
“And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:11: elias, first, come
“And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:11: jesus, come, things
“And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. question: or, thing”
Shares key themes with Matthew 17:11: jesus, answered, things
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