And approaching his disciples, he saw a great crowd surrounding them, and the scribes were arguing with them
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King James Version
But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.English Standard Version
But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him."New International Version
But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him."