Matthew 17:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then understood the disciples that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

Bible in Basic English

Then the disciples saw that he was talking to them of John the Baptist.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then the disciples understood, that he had spoken to them of John the Baptist.

Free Bible Version

Then the disciples realized that Jesus was referring to John the Baptist.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the disciples perceiued that he spake vnto them of Iohn Baptist.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John [Yah is gracious] the Immerser.

Translation for Translators

Then the three disciples understood that when he was talking about Elijah, he was referring to John the Baptizer.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them concerning John the Baptist.

World English Bible

Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer.

Young's Literal Translation

Then understood the disciples that concerning John the Baptist he spake to them.

Context

The Transfiguration

¹²But 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.”¹³Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

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Summary

In Matthew 17:13, Jesus affirms that John the Baptist is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Elijah's coming before the Messiah. This statement highlights the continuity between the Old Testament prophecies and the ministry of Jesus, showing that John prepared the way for Christ's arrival. By acknowledging John as the Elijah to come, Jesus emphasizes the significance of John's role in paving the path for the Kingdom of God. This verse underscores the divine plan unfolding through the prophets and ultimately in the person of Jesus Christ.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then the disciples understood,.... By his saying that Elias was come, and by the account he gave of his ill usage, it was clear to them, that he spake unto them of John the Baptist; and that he was the Elias that was to come, and was come: so that this observation, that according to prophecy Elias was to come before the Messiah, was no objection to Jesus being the Messiah; but on the contrary, since he that was intended by Elias was come, and had done his work and office, it was a confirmation of the truth of his Messiahship.