Matthew 17:10-13
10 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” 11 Jesus answered and said to them, “Indeed, Elijah is coming first and will restore all things. 12 But I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the Baptist.
John came to set the way of repentance before Jesus arrived in the flesh in order to restore the hearts of people to what they were in the before - seeking and set on Him. But instead most mocked John, yet some heeded the message and turned from sin to seek God again. So when Jesus began to tell the good news of forgiveness, mercy, and provide the way to be reconciled with the Father (in heaven, not a church position), He also suffered as we who sincerely follow Him will also. Let us follow because it pleases God, not lagging behind for a comfortable life without glorifying Him.
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