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The Verse in Focus (Mark 9:13)

ἀλλὰ λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι καὶ Ἠλίας ἐλήλυθε, καὶ ἐποίησαν αὐτῷ ὅσα ἠθέλησαν, καθὼς γέγραπται ἐπ’ αὐτόν

ἀλλὰ λέγω ὑμῖν: A Prophetic Contrast

The phrase ἀλλὰ λέγω ὑμῖν (“but I say to you”) is a formula used frequently by Jesus to introduce authoritative teaching that corrects or deepens prior understanding.

– ἀλλὰ introduces a strong contrast. – λέγω is present active indicative — “I am saying.” – ὑμῖν is dative plural — “to you.”

This line prepares the hearers for a startling revelation, clarifying their misconceptions about the coming of Elijah.

καὶ Ἠλίας ἐλήλυθε: Elijah Has Already Come

This statement directly addresses the expectation of Elijah’s return (Malachi 4:5).… Learn Koine Greek