Matt.11.14

And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

Matt.11.14

Looked at in this way, John is the "Elijah' you've all been expecting to arrive and introduce the Messiah.

Matt.11.14

And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

Matt.11.14

And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come.