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Matthew 11:14 Cross-References
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“And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.”
Matthew 11:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 11:14
'And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.' Jesus identifies John the Baptist as the prophesied Elijah—not through reincarnation but in fulfillment of Malachi 4:5-6's prediction that Elijah would precede Messiah. The phrase 'if ye will receive it' (εἰ θέλετε δέξασθαι/ei thelete dexasthai) indicates this truth requires spiritual receptivity—those hardened against Jesus won't accept John's identity or mission. John came 'in the spirit and power of Elias' (Luke 1:17), not as Elijah reincarnated but as prophetic fulfillment of Elijah's role. He dressed like Elijah, called Is...
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Cross-References for Matthew 11:14
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“I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.”
“saying”
“saying”
“'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children”
“What then? Are you Elijah? He said”
“whether they will hear”
“not with meat; for you weren't yet ready. Indeed”
“Son of man”
“and they sat on them”