Matthew 27:47-49
Amplified Bible
47 When some of the bystanders there heard it, they began saying, “This man is calling for [a]Elijah.” 48 Immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, soaked it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.(A) 49 But the rest said, “Let us see whether Elijah will come to save Him [from death].”
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- Matthew 27:47 The Jews believed that the prophet Elijah would return before the Messiah appeared.
Matthew 27:47-49
New International Version
47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.”
48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar,(A) put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. 49 The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.”
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