Twisted Scripture Matthew 11:14

Those advocating the doctrine of reincarnation point to this passage for support. Since Elijah escaped death, however, his could not be a case of reincarnation. In 17:3 we read that Elijah himself appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration. In Lk 1:17 we discover that the Jews were waiting for a prophet to come “in the spirit and power of Elijah”; that is, one possessing God’s Spirit and authority.