Matthew 11:14 identifies John the Baptist as Elijah, contrasting the crowd's misunderstanding that Jesus is literally calling Elijah.

Matthew 17:10 records disciples asking about the scribes’ teaching that Elijah must come first, the same expectation behind the crowd's words.

Malachi 4:5 prophesies Elijah's coming before the great day of the Lord, the expectation behind the crowd's remark.

Mark 15:35 gives the same bystander comment about Elijah, a synoptic parallel to this verse.

Mark 15:36 connects the sour wine offering to the Elijah expectation, showing bystanders waiting to see if Elijah will rescue him.