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Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer.
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The Power of Christ's Word
Commentators highlight this as a moment of sudden clarity. After Jesus's explanation, the disciples finally understood that John the Baptist was the prophesied "Elijah." As Charles Spurgeon notes, "When He teaches, the dullest scholars learn," showing how Christ's words can illuminate spiritual truths that were previously confusing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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Then understood (τοτε συνηκαν). One of the three k aorists. It was plain enough even for them. John was Elijah in spirit and had p…
19th Century
Anglican
Then the disciples understood — These words are suggestive, indicating both the conclusion at which they ultimately arrived and th…
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Baptist
“Then the disciples understood.” Our Lord’s instructive word opened their understanding. When He teaches, the dullest scholars learn. Now …
Matthew again rounds off a section by returning to the question first raised (); they now understand that John the Baptist is Elijah. It is not at …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the disciples understood By his saying that Elias was come, and by the account he gave of his ill usage, it was…
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Now the disciples beheld something of Christ's glory, as of the only begotten of the Father. It was intended to support their faith when they would…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding section, the Evangelist showed the power of the Gospel teaching; here, the purpose of the Gospel teaching is shown, which is the g…
