But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
But I'm telling you, Elijah has already come, and they did whatever they wanted to him, just like the scriptures said would happen.
The prophet everyone was waiting for already showed up, and people treated him exactly how God knew they would.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Jewish people were eagerly awaiting the return of the prophet Elijah as prophesied in the Old Testament, particularly in Malachi 4:5-6, which promised his coming before the Messiah. Jesus is speaking to His disciples after the Transfiguration, identifying John the Baptist as the fulfillment of this prophecy and noting that people had treated John harshly, just as scriptures foretold, including his imprisonment and execution. This highlights the continuity between Old Testament promises and New Testament events.
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