Matthew 17:10-12 The disciples inquired of him, "Then why do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?"

Moffatt⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁰ The disciples inquired of him, "Then why do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?" ¹¹ He replied, "Elijah to come and restore all things? ¹² Nay, I tell you Elijah has already come, but they have not recognized him — they have worked their will on him. And the Son of man will suffer at their hands in the same way."