Luk 7:27 | TNotes | STEP | 7:27 The quotation is from Mal 3:1 . In Mal 4:5-6 , this messenger is identified with the prophet Elijah. Though John denied that he was Elijah (John 1:21-23 ), he came in the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17 ) to prepare the way for the Messiah (see 3:4-6 ).

bMal 3:1►

cMal 4:5-6►

dJohn 1:21-23►

eLuke 1:17►

‏ Luke 7:27

7:27 ^a The quotation is from Mal 3:1 ^b. In Mal 4:5-6 ^c, this messenger is identified with the prophet Elijah. Though John denied that he was Elijah (John 1:21-23 ^d), he came in the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17 ^e) to prepare the way for the Messiah (see 3:4-6 ^f).