Mark 9:14

"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.”"

Key Reflection

Jesus is drawing a parallel between John the Baptist and Elijah, highlighting how both were persecuted and mistreated, just as was prophesied. This emphasizes the fulfillment of scriptural prophecy in the life of John the Baptist and foreshadows the coming suffering of Jesus himself.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 14-29. See Barnes "Mt 17:14" and Mt 17:15-21 Verse 14. Questioning with them. Debating with the disciples, and attempting to confound them. This he saw as he came down from the mount. In his absence they had taken occasion to attempt to perplex and confound his followers. __________________________________________________________________

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