Matthew 17:3 shows Elijah appearing with Moses, which directly prompts the disciples’ question about Elijah coming first.

Matthew 11:14 identifies John the Baptist as the Elijah who was to come, directly answering the disciples' question.

Matthew 27:47 shows bystanders misinterpreting Jesus’ cry as calling Elijah, reflecting ongoing Elijah expectation from the disciples’ question.

Malachi 4:5 is the prophecy the scribes cite—God sending Elijah before the great day. This verse grounds the disciples' question.

Malachi 4:6 describes Elijah's restoring work—turning hearts. It gives content to Jesus' 'restore all things' in Matthew 17:11.

Mark 9:11 is the parallel account of the same disciples' question about Elijah. It confirms the gospel tradition.

John 1:21 records John the Baptist denying he is Elijah—contrasting with Jesus' later claim that John is Elijah (Matthew 17:12-13).

John 1:25 shows religious leaders expecting Elijah before the Messiah, explaining why the scribes taught this.

Malachi 3:1 prophesies a messenger preparing the way—often linked to Elijah, providing background for the expectation.

Mark 6:15 shows some thought Jesus was Elijah, reflecting the same popular expectation that Elijah must appear.