This same John had clothing made of camel’s hair,
a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:4, Modern English Version (MEV)
The description of John, who is called the "Baptizer," is a direct reference to the prophet Elijah. This is made clear by Jesus Himself.
"Truly I say to you, among those who are born of women, there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. But he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has forcefully advanced, and the strong take it by force. For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah, who is to come. He who has ears to hear, let him hear." [Matthew 11:11-15, Modern English Version (MEV)]
His disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” Jesus answered, “Elijah truly does first come and will restore all things. But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not know him, but did to him whatever they pleased. Likewise, the Son of Man will also suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them of John the Baptist. [Matthew 17:10-13, Modern English Version (MEV)]
These things were not lost on the people, who received John with great enthusiasm, nor were they lost on the religious leaders, who did not welcome him with enthusiasm.
Matthew 3:4, Modern English Version (MEV)
The description of John, who is called the "Baptizer," is a direct reference to the prophet Elijah. This is made clear by Jesus Himself.
"Truly I say to you, among those who are born of women, there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. But he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has forcefully advanced, and the strong take it by force. For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah, who is to come. He who has ears to hear, let him hear." [Matthew 11:11-15, Modern English Version (MEV)]
His disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” Jesus answered, “Elijah truly does first come and will restore all things. But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not know him, but did to him whatever they pleased. Likewise, the Son of Man will also suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them of John the Baptist. [Matthew 17:10-13, Modern English Version (MEV)]
These things were not lost on the people, who received John with great enthusiasm, nor were they lost on the religious leaders, who did not welcome him with enthusiasm.
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