Matthew 11:14

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

Matthew 17:3

17:3 Then Moses and Elijah also appeared before them, talking with him.

Matthew 17:11

17:11 He answered, “Elijah does indeed come first and will restore all things.

Matthew 27:47

27:47 When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.”

tn Grk “And behold, Moses.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).

sn Commentators and scholars discuss why Moses and Elijah are present. The most likely explanation is that Moses represents the prophetic office (Acts 3:18-22) and Elijah pictures the presence of the last days (Mal 4:5-6), the prophet of the eschaton (the end times).

tn Grk “And answering, he said.” This has been simplified in the translation.

tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.