Art thou Elias] They understood that literally, which is spoken al. 4. 5. which Christ interpreteth of John Baptist, Matthew 11:14. John denyeth that he is Elias in their sense.
Art thou that Prophet] Or, a Prophet. Spoken of Deu 18:15. They expected some notable Prophet, vers. 25. John 7. 40, 41. and 6. 14. whereas Moses spake of a succession of Prophets, such as God would raise them, until the comming of Christ the Head of all Prophets.