But others were saying, "Because it is Elijah." Still others were saying, "Because he is a prophet, like one of the prophets.
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King James Version
Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.English Standard Version
But others said, "He is Elijah." And others said, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old."New International Version
Others said, "He is Elijah." And still others claimed, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago."