10 They kept this word to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.
11 Then they began to question Him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? ”
12 “Elijah does come first and restores everything,” He replied. “How then is it written about the Son of Man that He must suffer many things and be treated with contempt?
13 But I tell you that Elijah really has come, and they did whatever they pleased to him, just as it is written about him.”
14 When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes disputing with them.
15 All of a sudden, when the whole crowd saw Him, they were amazed and ran to greet Him.
16 Then He asked them, “What are you arguing with them about? ”