Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Matthew 17:10 in English Standard Version "And the disciples asked him, “Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?”" Mal 4:5 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.Mal 4:6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.”Mt 11:14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come.