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him." <a href="/kjv/mark/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But I say to you that Elijah has also come, and they did to him whatever they wished, as it is written of him.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come, and they did to him whatever they wanted, just as it is written of him.” <a href="/nasb/mark/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come, and they did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written of him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But I say to you, that Elijah has indeed come, and they did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written of him.” <a href="/lsb/mark/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come, and they did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written of him.” <a href="/amp/mark/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But I say to you that Elijah has in fact come [already], and they did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written [in Scripture] of him.” <a href="/csb/mark/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did whatever they pleased to him, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I tell you that Elijah really has come, and they did whatever they pleased to him, just as it is written about him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I say unto you, that Elijah is come, and they have also done unto him whatsoever they would, even as it is written of him. <a href="/cev/mark/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I can assure you that Elijah has already come. And people treated him just as they wanted to, as the Scriptures say they would. <a href="/erv/mark/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I say unto you, that Elijah is come, and they have also done unto him whatsoever they listed, even as it is written of him. <a href="/gwt/mark/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Indeed, I can guarantee that Elijah has come. Yet, people treated him as they pleased, as Scripture says about him." <a href="/gnt/mark/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> I tell you, however, that Elijah has already come and that people treated him just as they pleased, as the Scriptures say about him." <a href="/isv/mark/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> But I tell you that Elijah has come, yet people treated him just as they pleased, as it is written about him." <a href="/msb/mark/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.? <a href="/net/mark/9.htm">NET Bible</a> But I tell you that Elijah has certainly come, and they did to him whatever they wanted, just as it is written about him." <a href="/nheb/mark/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him." <a href="/wbt/mark/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I say to you, that Elijah is indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they pleased, as it is written concerning him. <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet I tell you that not only has Elijah come, but they have also done to him whatever they chose, as the Scriptures say about him." <a href="/web/mark/9.htm">World English Bible</a> But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But I say to you that also Elijah has come, and they did to him what they willed, as it has been written of him.” <a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I say to you, that also Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they desired, as it has been written of him." <a href="/ylt/mark/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> But I say to you, That also Elijah hath come, and they did to him what they willed, as it hath been written of him.' <a href="/slt/mark/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But I say to you, that Elias also has come, and they did to him whatever they would, as it has been written of him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I say to you, that Elias also is come, (and they have done to him whatsoever they would,) as it is written of him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I say to you, that Elijah also has arrived, (and they have done to him whatever they wanted) just as it has been written about him.” <a href="/nabre/mark/9.htm">New American Bible</a> But I tell you that Elijah has come and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written about him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But I say to you, that Elijah has also come, and they did with him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But I say to you also that Elijah has come and they did to him everything whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But I say to you, that Elijah has already come, and they have done to him what they wished: [as it is written of him.]<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But I say unto you, that Elijah indeed has come, and they did unto him so many things as they wished, as has been written in reference to him.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.<CM> <a href="/mace/mark/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion. <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet I tell you that not only has Elijah come, but they have also done to him whatever they chose, as the Scriptures say about him." <a href="/worrell/mark/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>but I say to you that Elijah has both come, and they did to him whatsoever they wished, as it has been written of him."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But I tell you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatever they would, as it is written of him.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/9-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2804" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">The Transfiguration</a> …12He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? 13<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2243.htm" title="2243: Ēlias (N-NMS) -- Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.">Elijah</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elēlythen (V-RIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">has indeed come,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">they have done</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-ANP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: ēthelon (V-IIA-3P) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">they wished,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.” </a> 14When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a> And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11</a> The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/john/1-21.htm">John 1:21</a> “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Matthew 14:5</a> Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Matthew 3:4</a> John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">2 Kings 1:8</a> “He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king. <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Matthew 17:3</a> Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Luke 9:8</a> others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. <a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12</a> And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Luke 7:33</a> For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ <a href="/john/5-33.htm">John 5:33-36</a> You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. / Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. / John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I say to you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they listed, as it is written of him.Elias.<a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.<a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12,13</a> But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them… <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a> And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.and they.<a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14-28</a> And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him… <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3-11</a> For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife… <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Luke 3:19,20</a> But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Willed</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Wished</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/mark/15-35.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/mark/15-35.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/mark/15-35.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/mark/10-39.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/mark/12-24.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/luke/1-62.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">Willed</a> <a href="/luke/1-62.htm">Wished</a> <a href="/mark/10-4.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 9</div>1. <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Jesus is transfigured.</a> 11. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;</a> 30. <a href="/mark/9-30.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 33. <a href="/mark/9-33.htm">exhorts his disciples to humility;</a> 38. <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, </a> 42. <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">nor to give offense to any of the faithful.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come This phrase refers to the fulfillment of the prophecy concerning Elijah's return before the coming of the Messiah, as mentioned in <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a>. In the context of the New Testament, Jesus identifies John the Baptist as the "Elijah" who was to come (<a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a>, <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a>). John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah, preparing the way for Jesus, fulfilling the role of the forerunner as prophesied. This connection emphasizes the continuity between the Old and New Testaments and highlights the fulfillment of prophecy in the person of John the Baptist.and they have done to him whatever they wished This phrase indicates the suffering and rejection that John the Baptist faced, paralleling the experiences of many prophets in Israel's history. John was imprisoned and eventually executed by Herod Antipas (<a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Mark 6:17-29</a>), reflecting the pattern of persecution faced by God's messengers. This treatment of John the Baptist serves as a foreshadowing of the suffering and rejection that Jesus Himself would endure. It underscores the theme of the cost of discipleship and the opposition faced by those who proclaim God's truth.just as it is written about him. This phrase suggests that the events surrounding John the Baptist's life and death were in accordance with scriptural prophecy and divine foreknowledge. While there is no specific Old Testament scripture that explicitly details John's fate, the general pattern of rejection and suffering of prophets is well-documented (e.g., <a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">1 Kings 19:10</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Jeremiah 26:20-23</a>). This statement by Jesus reinforces the idea that John's mission and its outcome were part of God's sovereign plan, aligning with the broader narrative of redemption and the fulfillment of God's promises through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet in the Old Testament known for his zealousness for God and his confrontation with the prophets of Baal. In this context, Elijah symbolizes the prophetic forerunner to the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The New Testament figure who fulfills the role of Elijah as the forerunner to Jesus. He preached repentance and prepared the way for Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The speaker of this verse, affirming the fulfillment of prophecy and the mistreatment of John the Baptist. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, who are grappling with understanding the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a> The Old Testament writings that foretold the coming of Elijah before the Messiah, which Jesus refers to as being fulfilled.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus confirms that prophecies are fulfilled in unexpected ways. Believers should trust in God's timing and methods. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_messengers.htm">Recognition of God's Messengers</a> Just as many failed to recognize John the Baptist as Elijah, we must be attentive to God's messengers today. <a href="/topical/s/suffering_of_the_righteous.htm">Suffering of the Righteous</a> John the Baptist's mistreatment is a reminder that following God's call can lead to suffering, yet it is part of God's greater plan. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophets.htm">Role of Prophets</a> Prophets prepare the way for God's work. We are called to be modern-day prophets, preparing the way for Christ in our communities. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_scripture.htm">Understanding Scripture</a> Jesus' reference to "as it is written" emphasizes the importance of knowing and understanding Scripture to see God's plan unfold.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_hear_god's_voice.htm">What does it mean to hear God's voice?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_'mark_of_the_beast'_mean.htm">What does the 'mark of the beast' mean?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'not_taste_death'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'some will not taste death'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) As it is written of him.--The words are peculiar to St. Mark, and probably point (1) to the special prediction of the coming of Elijah in Malachi 4, and (2) to the parallelism between the career of the Baptist and that of the Tishbite prophet. What had been written of or for the one, the record of bold rebuke and consequent suffering for the Truth, had received its fulfilment in the other. <a href="/commentaries/mark/9-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Elijah Ἠλίας (Ēlias) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2243.htm">Strong's 2243: </a> Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite. has indeed come, ἐλήλυθεν (elēlythen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they have done ἐποίησαν (epoiēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. to him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. whatever ὅσα (hosa) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. they wished, ἤθελον (ēthelon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. just as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. it is written γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. about ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. him.” αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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