Matthew 17:13 kjv — Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

King James Version

"Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist."

— Matthew 17:13, King James Version

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Matthew 17 — Context

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And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

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And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

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But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

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Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.

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And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,

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Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

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And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

Matthew 17:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:13 say?
Matthew 17:13 in the King James Version reads: “Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.”
Where is Matthew 17:13 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 13.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 17:13.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:13 in?
Matthew 17:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 17:13?
Matthew 17:13 reads (KJV): “Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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