KJV ORIGINAL
They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They answered, 'Some people think you're John the Baptist back from the dead. Others are saying you're Elijah, or maybe one of the other old prophets who came back to life.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
People were so amazed by Jesus that they thought he had to be one of the legendary prophets returned.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, likely in the late first century CE. It was written to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, confirming the Christian instruction its readers had received.
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