Where a verse leads
Matthew 11:14: Where It Appears, and Where It Leads to Christ
“And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.”Matthew 11:14
Matthew 11:14 is one of the verses The Living Bread keeps returning to. It anchors 2 different readings across the site. Each is listed below, with an honest note on how directly it is read of Christ. Read the verse first, then follow it wherever it leads.
Read it in its place
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. 15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
Matthew 11 · King James Version
The Scripture on both sides of it
This takes up the Old Testament at:
“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:”
Malachi 4:5 · King James Version
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Every collection that stands on this verse
Shadows and types
- Elijah and John the Baptist (Direct New Testament link)
- The Day of the Lord
Questions people ask
What does Matthew 11:14 mean?
Matthew 11:14 is one of the verses The Living Bread returns to again and again, because it opens onto Christ from several directions at once. Read it in its passage above, then follow the collections below to see how it is read across Scripture, each honestly labeled for how directly it speaks of Jesus.
Where is Matthew 11:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:14 is found in the book and chapter named in the reference. You can read the whole chapter, in the King James Version, on The Living Bread.
How does Matthew 11:14 point to Jesus?
Follow the collections gathered on this page. Each one opens Matthew 11:14 from a different angle, and together they show how the verse, read in its place, leads to Christ, who said that all the Scriptures speak of Him.