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◄ Mark 9:11►

New International Version
And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”

New Living Translation
Then they asked him, “Why do the teachers of religious law insist that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes?”

English Standard Version
And they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?”

Berean Standard Bible
And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Berean Literal Bible
And they were asking Him, saying, "The scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first."

King James Bible
And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?

New King James Version
And they asked Him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

New American Standard Bible
And they asked Him, saying, “Why is it that the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

NASB 1995
They asked Him, saying, “Why is it that the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

NASB 1977
And they asked Him, saying,“Why is it that the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And theybegan asking Him, saying, “Why is it that the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Amplified Bible
They asked Him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first [before the Messiah comes]?”

Christian Standard Bible
Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they began to question Him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

American Standard Version
And they asked him, saying, How is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

Contemporary English Version
The disciples asked Jesus, "Don't the teachers of the Law of Moses say that Elijah must come before the Messiah does?"

English Revised Version
And they asked him, saying, The scribes say that Elijah must first come.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they asked him, "Don't the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

Good News Translation
And they asked Jesus, "Why do the teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come first?"

International Standard Version
So they asked him, "Don't the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

NET Bible
Then they asked him, "Why do the experts in the law say that Elijah must come first?"

New Heart English Bible
They asked him, saying, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elijah must first come?

Weymouth New Testament
They also asked Him, "How is it that the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?"

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

World English Bible
They asked him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And they were questioning Him, saying that the scribes say that Elijah must come first.

Berean Literal Bible
And they were asking Him, saying, "The scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first."

Young's Literal Translation
And they were questioning him, saying, that the scribes say that Elijah it behoveth to come first.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having asked him, saying, That the scribes say that Elias must first come.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they asked him, saying: Why then do the Pharisees and scribes say that Elias must come first?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they questioned him, saying: “Then why do the Pharisees and the scribes say that Elijah must arrive first?”

New American Bible
Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

New Revised Standard Version
Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And they asked him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they asked him and they said, “Why do the Scribes say therefore that Elijah must come first?”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And they asked him, saying: Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?

Godbey New Testament
And they asked Him, saying, that the scribes say, that it behooves Elijah first to come.

Haweis New Testament
And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must come first?

Mace New Testament
At length they started this question, why do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come?

Weymouth New Testament
They also asked Him, "How is it that the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?"

Worrell New Testament
And they were asking Him, saying, "How is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?"

Worsley New Testament
Then they asked Him, saying, Why do the scribes say, that Elias must come first?

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Transfiguration
…10So they kept this matter to themselves, discussing what it meant to rise from the dead.11And they asked Jesus,“Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”12He 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?…

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Cross References

Malachi 4:5-6
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.”

Matthew 17:10-13
The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / 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.” ...

Matthew 11:14
And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

Luke 1:17
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.”

John 1:21
“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”

Matthew 3:1-3
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.’”

Isaiah 40:3-5
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. / Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. / And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Matthew 16:14
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

Luke 9:18-19
One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?” / They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”

John 1:23
John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

Matthew 14:2
and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

Mark 6:15
Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”

Luke 7:27
This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’

John 5:33-35
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.

2 Kings 2:11-12
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. / As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two.

Treasury of Scripture

And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?

Mark 9:4
And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

Malachi 3:1
Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.

Malachi 4:5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:

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Mark 9

1.Jesus is transfigured.
11.He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;
14.casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;
30.foretells his death and resurrection;
33.exhorts his disciples to humility;
38.bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them,
42.nor to give offense to any of the faithful.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

And they asked Jesus
The disciples are engaging directly with Jesus, seeking clarification on theological matters. This reflects the rabbinic tradition of questioning and dialogue as a means of learning. It also shows the disciples' growing understanding of Jesus as a teacher and authority on scriptural interpretation.

“Why do the scribes say
The scribes were experts in the Jewish Law and were responsible for teaching and interpreting the Scriptures. Their teachings were highly respected, and they often referenced the prophetic writings. This question indicates the disciples' awareness of the scribes' teachings and their desire to understand how these teachings align with Jesus' mission.

that Elijah must come first?”
This refers to the prophecy inMalachi 4:5-6, which states that Elijah will return before the "great and dreadful day of the LORD." In Jewish eschatology, Elijah's return was expected to precede the coming of the Messiah, serving as a forerunner to prepare the way. The disciples are grappling with the timing and fulfillment of this prophecy in light of Jesus' ministry. Jesus later clarifies that John the Baptist fulfilled this role (Matthew 11:14), serving as a type of Elijah who prepares the way for the Messiah, thus connecting the Old Testament prophecy with the New Testament revelation.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus
Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being questioned by His disciples in this passage.

2.Disciples
Followers of Jesus who are seeking understanding about the teachings of the scribes regarding Elijah.

3.Scribes
Jewish teachers and interpreters of the Law who taught that Elijah must come before the Messiah.

4.Elijah
A prophet from the Old Testament who was taken up to heaven and is prophesied to return before the coming of the Messiah.

5.Mount of Transfiguration
The event preceding this passage where Jesus is transfigured and seen with Moses and Elijah, affirming His divine nature.

Teaching Points

Understanding Prophecy
The disciples' question reflects a common expectation based on prophecy. Understanding biblical prophecy requires careful study and discernment.

Role of John the Baptist
John the Baptist fulfilled the role of Elijah by preparing the way for Jesus, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's work in unexpected ways.

Expectations vs. Reality
The scribes' interpretation of Elijah's return was literal, but Jesus reveals a deeper spiritual fulfillment. We must be open to God's plans, which may differ from our expectations.

Seeking Understanding
Like the disciples, we should seek understanding from Jesus when we encounter difficult teachings or prophecies.

Faith in God's Timing
Trust in God's perfect timing and fulfillment of His promises, even when they unfold differently than anticipated.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 9:11?

2.How does Mark 9:11 connect to the prophecy of Elijah in Malachi 4:5?

3.Why do the disciples question Jesus about Elijah's return in Mark 9:11?

4.How can we discern true prophetic fulfillment in our lives today?

5.What role does understanding prophecy play in strengthening our faith?

6.How should Mark 9:11 influence our interpretation of Old Testament prophecies?

7.Why do the scribes say Elijah must come first according to Mark 9:11?

8.How does Mark 9:11 relate to the prophecy of Elijah's return?

9.What is the significance of Elijah in Mark 9:11?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 9?

11.What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?

12.Why is John the Baptist considered the greatest?

13.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?

14.Was John the Baptist Elijah? (Matthew 11:14 vs. John 1:21)

What Does Mark 9:11 Mean

And they asked Jesus

“After they had come down from the mountain, they discussed what ‘rising from the dead’ meant” (Mark 9:10). Out of that conversation sprang the disciples’ question.

• They had just seen Moses and Elijah (Mark 9:4), so Elijah was fresh on their minds.

• They turned directly to Jesus, their ultimate Teacher (John 6:68), showing that every theological puzzle should be laid at His feet.

• Their willingness to ask reveals that honest questions are compatible with faith (James 1:5).

“Why do the scribes say”

The scribes were the recognized experts in the Law (Mark 1:22). Their teaching was based onMalachi 4:5: “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and fearful Day of the LORD”.

• The disciples had been taught this truth from childhood; they weren’t doubting Scripture but trying to harmonize it with what they’d just witnessed.

• Jesus had already identified Himself as the Messiah (Mark 8:29), yet Elijah had not publicly appeared in the way they expected.

• Their question reflects a desire to reconcile prophetic sequence—first Elijah, then Messiah—with the reality that Messiah was already among them.

“that Elijah must come first?”

Jesus’ answer (Mark 9:12-13) affirms both the prophecy and its dual fulfillment:

• Immediate fulfillment: “Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they wished” (Mark 9:13) points to John the Baptist, who came “in the spirit and power of Elijah” (Luke 1:17) and was rejected and killed (Matthew 14:10).

• Future fulfillment: “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things” (Mark 9:12). The prophecy of Malachi still looks ahead to a literal appearance before the “great and fearful Day of the LORD,” echoingRevelation 11:3-6, where two witnesses perform Elijah-like miracles.

• The disciples’ misunderstanding stemmed from expecting only one fulfillment. Jesus expanded their view, showing that prophecy can have near and far horizons (Isaiah 61:1-2;Luke 4:18-21).

• By linking Elijah’s suffering foreshadow in John with His own impending suffering (Mark 9:12), Jesus prepared them for the cross while underscoring the reliability of Scripture’s timeline.

summary

Mark 9:11 shows disciples seeking clarity, the scribes rightly teachingMalachi 4:5, and Jesus confirming both the prophecy and its layered fulfillment. John the Baptist fulfilled the Elijah role for Christ’s first coming, yet a literal Elijah-type ministry still precedes His return. The verse reassures us that every promise of God will unfold exactly as written, in His perfect order.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

And
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

they asked
ἐπηρώτων(epērōtōn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1905:To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.

[Jesus],
αὐτὸν(auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“{Why do} the
οἱ(hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

scribes
γραμματεῖς(grammateis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122:From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

say
Λέγουσιν(Legousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

that
ὅτι(hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

Elijah
Ἠλίαν(Ēlian)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2243:Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.

must
δεῖ(dei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1163:Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.

come
ἐλθεῖν(elthein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2064:To come, go.

first?”
πρῶτον(prōton)
Adverb - Superlative
Strong's 4412:First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.

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