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In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> But I tell you, Elijah has already come, but he wasn’t recognized, and they chose to abuse him. And in the same way they will also make the Son of Man suffer.” <a href="/esv/matthew/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I say to you that Elijah already is come, and they did not know him, but did to him whatever they desired. Thus also, the Son of Man is about to suffer from them." <a href="/kjv/matthew/17.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/matthew/17.htm">New King James Version</a> But I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted. So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wished. So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but I say to you, that Elijah already came, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wished. So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wished. So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.” <a href="/amp/matthew/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him as they wished. The Son of Man is also going to suffer at their hands.” <a href="/csb/matthew/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “But I tell you: Elijah has already come, and they didn’t recognize him. On the contrary, they did whatever they pleased to him. In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220But I tell you: Elijah has already come, and they didn&#8217t recognize him. On the contrary, they did whatever they pleased to him. In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> but I say unto you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but did unto him whatsoever they would. Even so shall the Son of man also suffer of them. <a href="/cev/matthew/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In fact, he has already come. But the people did not recognize him and treated him just as they wanted to. They will soon make the Son of Man suffer in the same way." <a href="/erv/matthew/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> but I say unto you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but did unto him whatsoever they listed. Even so shall the Son of man also suffer of them. <a href="/gwt/matthew/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Actually, I can guarantee that Elijah has already come. Yet, people treated him as they pleased because they didn't recognize him. In the same way they're going to make the Son of Man suffer." <a href="/gnt/matthew/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come and people did not recognize him, but treated him just as they pleased. In the same way they will also mistreat the Son of Man." <a href="/isv/matthew/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands." <a href="/msb/matthew/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/matthew/17.htm">NET Bible</a> And I tell you that Elijah has already come. Yet they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands." <a href="/nheb/matthew/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them." <a href="/wbt/matthew/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I say to you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but have done to him whatever they pleased: likewise will also the Son of man suffer by them. <a href="/wey/matthew/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I tell you that he has already come, and they did not recognize him, but dealt with him as they chose. And before long the Son of Man will be treated by them in a similar way." <a href="/web/matthew/17.htm">World English Bible</a> but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they didn’t recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I say to you, Elijah already came, and they did not know him, but did with him whatever they would, so also the Son of Man is about to suffer by them.” <a href="/blb/matthew/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I say to you that Elijah already is come, and they did not know him, but did to him whatever they desired. Thus also, the Son of Man is about to suffer from them." <a href="/ylt/matthew/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I say to you -- Elijah did already come, and they did not know him, but did with him whatever they would, so also the Son of Man is about to suffer by them.' <a href="/slt/matthew/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I say to you, That Elias has already come, and they knew him not, but did by him whatever they would. So also the Son of man is about to suffer by them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I say to you, that Elias is already come, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they had a mind. So also the Son of man shall suffer from them. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I say to you, that Elijah has already arrived, and they did not recognize him, but they did whatever they wanted to him. So also shall the Son of man suffer from them.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/17.htm">New American Bible</a> but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. So also will the Son of Man suffer at their hands.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but they did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man is about to suffer at their hands.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But I say to you, Elijah has already come, and they did not know him, and they did to him whatever they pleased. Thus also the Son of man is bound to suffer from them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I say to you, behold, Elijah has come, and they did not know him, and they have done unto him everything whatsoever they wished; likewise also The Son of Man is going to suffer from them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But I say to you, That Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him what they wished; so also shall the Son of man suffer at their hands. <a href="/godbey/matthew/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>but I say unto you, that Elijah has already come, and they recognized Him not, but did unto Him so many things as they wished; thus the Son of man is also about to suffer by them.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But I say unto you, That Elias is already come, and they knew him not, but have done by him whatsoever they chose: even so also must the Son of man suffer by them. <a href="/mace/matthew/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but I tell you, that Elias is already come, tho' they knew him not, but treated him in an arbitrary manner; with such usage as the son of man shall likewise suffer at their hands. <a href="/wey/matthew/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I tell you that he has already come, and they did not recognize him, but dealt with him as they chose. And before long the Son of Man will be treated by them in a similar way." <a href="/worrell/matthew/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they recognized him not, but did with him whatsoever they wished: so also the Son of Man is about to suffer by them."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But I tell you that Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but did what they pleased to him: and so is the Son of man to suffer by them.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/17-12.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4892" 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/matthew/17.htm">The Transfiguration</a> …11Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">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/2235.htm" title="2235: ēdē (Adv) -- Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now.">has already</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">come,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epegnōsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">they did not recognize</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> <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/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.">have done</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</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.">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: ēthelēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">they wished.</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">In the same way,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellei (V-PIA-3S) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">will</a> <a href="/greek/3958.htm" title="3958: paschein (V-PNA) -- I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. ">suffer</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hyp’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">at their hands.” </a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> 13Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.…<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="/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/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="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a> And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He 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? / 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="/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="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3-12</a> Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, / because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” / Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. ... <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Matthew 21:25-26</a> What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ / But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.” <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="/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. ... <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Luke 7:24-28</a> After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? / Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ... <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1-3</a> In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea / and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” / This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <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/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/27-17.htm">Matthew 27:17-23</a> So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” / For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. / While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.” ... <a href="/matthew/23-29.htm">Matthew 23:29-36</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous. / And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ / So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I say to you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done to him whatever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.and they.<a href="/matthew/11-9.htm">Matthew 11:9-15</a> But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet… <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23-25,32</a> And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? … <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Mark 9:12,13</a> 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… but.<a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2</a> Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,<a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3-10</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="/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… Likewise.<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a> From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.<a href="/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21-25</a> And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Already</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-5.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/matthew/7-20.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Similar</a> <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-26.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/matthew/5-30.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/matthew/16-28.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Already</a> <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/matthew/18-33.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/matthew/27-47.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/matthew/27-47.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/matthew/24-33.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Similar</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/matthew/21-36.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/mark/10-38.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 17</div>1. <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">The transfiguration of Jesus.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">He heals the boy with a demon,</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">foretells his own passion,</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">and pays tribute.</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'; 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In the context of <a href="/matthew/17.htm">Matthew 17</a>, Jesus is speaking to His disciples after the Transfiguration, where they had seen Elijah with Moses. The reference to Elijah having already come is understood to mean John the Baptist, who came in the "spirit and power of Elijah" (<a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a>). This connection is significant because it highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner to the Messiah, preparing the way for Jesus.and they did not recognize him The failure to recognize Elijah in the form of John the Baptist reflects the spiritual blindness of the religious leaders and many of the people of Israel. Despite John's powerful ministry and clear message of repentance, he was not accepted by the religious establishment. This lack of recognition is a recurring theme in the Gospels, where Jesus Himself is often not recognized as the Messiah by those who were expecting a different kind of deliverer. This phrase underscores the importance of spiritual discernment and openness to God's unfolding plan.but have done to him whatever they wished This part of the verse refers to the mistreatment and eventual execution of John the Baptist. Herod Antipas, influenced by Herodias, had John imprisoned and later beheaded (<a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3-12</a>). The phrase "whatever they wished" indicates the extent of the rejection and hostility faced by God's messengers. It serves as a sobering reminder of the cost of prophetic ministry and the opposition that often accompanies the proclamation of truth.In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands. Here, Jesus draws a parallel between the fate of John the Baptist and His own impending suffering. The title "Son of Man" is a messianic term that Jesus frequently uses for Himself, emphasizing both His humanity and His divine authority (<a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>). This prediction of suffering foreshadows Jesus' passion and crucifixion, where He would be rejected and put to death by the religious leaders and Roman authorities. The phrase highlights the continuity of God's redemptive plan and the fulfillment of prophecy, as well as the sacrificial nature of Jesus' mission.<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 powerful ministry and miracles. He is often associated with the coming of the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The forerunner of Jesus, who came in the "spirit and power of Elijah" (<a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a>). He prepared the way for Jesus and was not recognized by many as fulfilling the prophecy of Elijah's return. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (Son of Man)</a> Refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," a title that emphasizes His role as the Messiah and His suffering, death, and resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are being taught about the fulfillment of prophecy and the nature of Jesus' mission. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a> Those who failed to recognize John the Baptist as the fulfillment of Elijah's prophecy and who would later reject and crucify Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><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 how God speaks and works in our lives today. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' reference to Elijah and His own suffering highlights the importance of understanding and trusting in the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. <a href="/topical/s/suffering_for_righteousness.htm">Suffering for Righteousness</a> The suffering of John the Baptist and Jesus serves as a reminder that following God's will may involve hardship and persecution. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Believers are called to discern the times and recognize the fulfillment of God's promises in their lives and the world. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_christ's_return.htm">Preparation for Christ's Return</a> Just as John prepared the way for Jesus' first coming, we are called to prepare our hearts and lives for His return.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 17</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_satisfaction_theory.htm">What constitutes the heart of the earth?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_john_deny_being_elijah.htm">If Elijah is supposed to return (Malachi 4:5), why does the New Testament imply John the Baptist’s role was that of Elijah, yet he denies being Elijah in John 1:21? </a> <a href="/q/does_luke_7_29-30_undermine_john's_role.htm">Luke 7:29–30 – Does the mention of people rejecting John’s baptism but being open to Jesus contradict or undermine John’s prophetic role elsewhere in Scripture? </a> <a href="/q/how_are_john_the_baptist_and_elijah_linked.htm">What is the connection between John the Baptist and Elijah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Elias is come already.--These words, the emphatic repetition of what had been said before in <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm" title="And if you will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.">Matthew 11:14</a> (see Note there), ought, it is believed, to be decisive as to the issue raised in the preceding verse. So far as the prophecy of Malachi required the coming of Elijah, that prophecy had been fulfilled in the Baptist, all unconscious of it as he was, as coming in the spirit and power of Elijah (<a href="/luke/1-17.htm" title="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.">Luke 1:17</a>). The disciples need not look for any other personal appearance. The use of the present and future tenses in <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm" title="And Jesus answered and said to them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.">Matthew 17:11</a> point to a deeper truth, which they were to learn afterwards. The Elijah ministry, the work of the preacher of repentance, is not a transient phenomenon belonging to one stage only of the Church's history, but was to be, throughout the ages, on to the end of all things, the indispensable preparation for the coming of the Lord. Only through it could all things be restored, and the path made ready for the heralds of forgiveness and of peace.They knew him not.--The Greek word implies full and accurate knowledge. Better, perhaps, they recognised him not. Must we not say that those who, after these words, still look forward to the personal advent of Elijah are unconsciously placing themselves on a level with those whose dimness of perception our Lord thus condemns?But have done unto him whatsoever they listed.--Literally, they did in him (in him, i.e., as the region in which their will wrought) whatsoever they would. To "list," now practically archaic, was the same as "lust," without the special evil sense which has attached to the latter word. It is significant that our Lord charges the guilt of the rejection and death of John upon the scribes and the people at large, with no special reference to the Tetrarch Antipas. The passions and intrigues of the palace were but instruments working out the intent of the Pharisees and Sadducees.Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.--Another instance of what may be called the new colour which from the time of the Transfiguration spreads over our Lord's teaching. All is, in one aspect, darker, sadder, more sombre. He is drawing nearer to the cross, and He brings the thought of the cross closer to the minds of the disciples.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Elias is come already. The mystical, not the real, Elias, even John the Baptist, who came in the spirit and power of Elias (<a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a>). Christ is here speaking of the past, as in the preceding verse he spake of the future. The common Jewish interpretation confused the two events and the two personages, reducing them to one. And this mistake has been committed by many modern expositors. They knew him not. They did not recognize his true character and the import of his mission. Though they gathered round him and listened to his preaching and denunciations, very few saw in him the precursor of the Messiah, and many, misunderstanding his austere, self-denying life, deemed him to be possessed by a devil (<a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Matthew 11:18</a>). They have done unto him. John suffered a long imprisonment, and was eventually murdered; and though Herod was primarily answerable for these doings, the people were virtually guilty, in that they consented to the injurious treatment and made no effort in his favour. Likewise...also. Taking occasion from the mention of the Baptist's fate, Jesus foretells his own sufferings and death, endeavouring to make the apostles familiar with the idea of a dying as well as a conquering Messiah. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/17-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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} already ἤδη (ēdē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2235.htm">Strong's 2235: </a> Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now. come, ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist 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 did not recognize ἐπέγνωσαν (epegnōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. him, αὐτὸν (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. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. 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. 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 ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 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. ἠθέλησαν (ēthelēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. In the same way, οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. will μέλλει (mellei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. suffer πάσχειν (paschein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3958.htm">Strong's 3958: </a> I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. at their hands.? ὑπ’ (hyp’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has (Matt. 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