MARK—NOTE ON Mark 9:12 John the Baptist restored all things by preparing the way for the coming of the ultimate Restorer (see Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:17; Acts 3:21). On John the Baptist as Elijah, see notes on Mal. 4:4–6; Matthew 11:14. be treated with contempt. See Isaiah 53:3.

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