Matthew 11:14

if, &c. Assuming it as a fact. See App-118 ., as in verses: Matthew 11:21 , Matthew 11:23 .

will = are willing. Greek. thelo.

receive = to receive. Compare Acts 2:41 .

this is = he represents. Had the nation repented, John would have been reckoned as Elijah.

is = represents. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6 .

Elias = Elijah.

was for to come = is about to come. See Malachi 4:5 , and Luke 1:17 .