As it is written of him.—The words are unique to St. Mark, and probably point to:

1. the special prediction of …

And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come? And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and resto…

Origen of Alexandria: After the showing of the mystery on the mountain, the Lord commanded His disciples, as they were coming…

Jesus went on to say that Elijah already had come in the person of John the Baptist. Though John is not named here, the reference to him is obvious…

But I say unto you, that Elias is indeed come
Meaning John the Baptist, who in prophecy is designed by him.

Here is a prediction of the near approach of Christ's kingdom. A glimpse of that kingdom was given in the transfiguration of Christ. It is good to …