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Connecting Statement:
The following events happen immediately after the three disciples witness Jesus' transfiguration.
As they
"As Jesus and the disciples"
the Son of Man
Jesus is speaking about himself. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)
Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?
The disciples are referring to the belief that Elijah will come back to life and return to the people of Israel before the Messiah comes. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)