Mark 15:35
And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
Cross-references
Mark 9:11–13
Historical context
Mark 9:11-13 explains the Elijah expectation and identifies John the Baptist as Elijah, clarifying the bystanders' confusion.
Mark 6:15
Historical context
Mark 6:15 shows the popular belief that Elijah might appear, explaining why bystanders mentioned Elijah at the cross.
Matthew 27:47–49
Parallel
Matthew 27:47-49 parallels this scene: bystanders misinterpret Jesus' cry as calling Elijah.
Matthew 17:11–13
Parallel
Matthew 17:11-13 similarly identifies John the Baptist as the coming Elijah, showing why bystanders thought Jesus called him.