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Mark 9:13 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" 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. "
Mark 9:13
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?
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 I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.
And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
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Mark 9:1
"And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power."
Mark 9:2
"And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them."
Mark 9:3
"And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white"
Mark 9:4
"And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus."
Mark 9:5
"And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias."
Mark 9:6
"For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid."
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