Berean Standard Bible

“Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.”

Matthew 17:13

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Jesus has told the three disciples that Elijah already came and was not recognized, and that the Son of Man will also suffer at their hands. The disciples are trying to make sense of it.

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Matthew 17:12But 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 14:10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
Luke 1:76And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer.

King James Version (KJV)

Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then understood the disciples that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then the disciples saw that he was talking to them of John the Baptist.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Then understood the disciples that concerning John the Baptist he spoke to them.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Los discípulos entonces entendieron, que les habló de Juan el Bautista.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los discípulos comprendieron que se refería a Juan el Bautista.

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Matthew 17:13

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