馬太福音 17:10-11 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:9-13

The harbinger. After the Transfiguration, Jesus and his disciples came down the mountain side. Ecstasies, even in religion, have their sombre interludes. But in these we may still remain in the blessed company of Jesus. As they descended, Jesus "commanded his disciples, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen from the dead." This command astonished them. Interpreting the prophets, the scribes expected Elijah to come as the harbinger of Messiah. As Elijah had now... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:10

Why then ( οὖν ) say the scribes that Elias must first come? The illative particle "then" shows that the apostles' question arose from something immediately preceding. The connection seems to be this: Elias had just appeared and then had vanished again; how could this visitation be reconciled with the scribes' interpretation of Malachi's prophecy? If Elias was to come before the advent of Messiah, and Jesus is the Messiah, how is it that he has only now shown himself? If he has a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:10-13

The Elijah ministry of John the Baptist. The disciples were perplexed at what they saw on the Mount of the Transfiguration. There Elijah appeared with Moses in conversation with Christ, and the vision recalled to mind the familiar expectation of the Jews that the prophet should precede the advent of Christ. Was this the coming of Elijah? Surely not, for it was but a momentary visit in a solitary place. Yet if Elijah had not come first, how could the Christ have come? Thus the disciples were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:11

Elias truly shall first come ( ἐ ì ρχεται , cometh ). Many of the best manuscripts and editions omit "first." The Vulgate has merely, Elias quidem venturus est . It is probably inserted in our text from the parallel passage in Mark, where it is certainly genuine. Christ is here alluding to his own second coming, which shall be preceded by the appearance of Elijah in person. This seems to be the plain meaning of the prophecy in Malachi, and of Christ's announcement, and is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:11

The coming of Elias. It is difficult for us to realize the general conviction of our Lord's time, that the Prophet Elijah was about to reappear. "Elijah was the prophet for whose return in later years his countrymen have looked with most eager hope It was a fixed belief of the Jews that he had appeared again and again, as an Arabian merchant, to wise and good rabbis at their prayers or on their journeys. A seat is still placed for him to superintend the circumcision of the Jewish children.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 17:10-13

See also Mark 9:11-13.Why then say the scribes ... - The disciples appear to have been satisfied now that he was the Messiah. The transfiguration had taken away all their doubts, but they recollected that it was a common doctrine among the Jews that Elijah would appear before the Messiah came, and they did not then recollect that he had appeared. To this difficulty the word then refers. “We are satisfied that thou art the Christ, but Elijah has not yet come, as was expected; what, then, is the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 17:10-13

Matthew 17:10-13. His disciples asked, &c. Being much surprised at the sudden departure of Elias, and at their Master’s ordering them to keep his having appeared a secret, they had no sooner finished their dispute about what the rising from the dead should mean, than, addressing themselves to Jesus, they said, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come Before the Messiah, if no man must know of his coming? As if he had said, Since Elias has gone away so soon, and since thou... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 17:1-13

75. The transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)Jesus’ transfiguration took place on a high mountain, possibly Mount Hermon, which was not far from Caesarea Philippi. The event was a revelation of Christ’s glory and was witnessed by only three chosen apostles. In coming into the world as a human being, Jesus had laid his divine glory aside, but now it reappeared briefly through a human body. It gave an indication of the glory he would receive after he had finished the work... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 17:11

shall first come = cometh first. restored will restore. Not the same, but better. The noun occurs only in Acts 3:21 . The verb occurs eight times: Matthew 12:13 ; Matthew 17:11 .Mark 3:5 ; Mark 8:25 ; Mark 9:12 .Luke 6:10 . Acts 1:6 . Hebrews 13:19 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 17:10

And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come?This question shows that the evil insinuations of the scribes had done their work even in the apostles' hearts. Their recognition of Elijah on the mountaintop probably caused them to think that Elijah would "restore all things" as was expected of him; but then, upon reflection, it appeared that such a momentary appearance as they had just witnessed would not allow time for such a mission. They promptly... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:9-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:10-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 17:10-13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 17:10-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 17:1-13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 17:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 17:10

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