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John 1:19-23 and Matthew 11:11 (or often linked with Matt 11:14) do not present a true contradiction, but rather offer complementary perspectives on John the Baptist's identity and ministry. John 1:19 depicts his humble, literal denial of being the literal prophet Elijah, whereas Jesus in Matthew 11:14 confirms John is the metaphorical "Elijah" who was to come, according to Malachi 3:1.

• The Context of John 1:19-23: When asked if he was Elijah, John said "I am not." He was answering a direct question, likely denying he was the literal Elijah who had been taken up to heaven (2 Kings 2:11), or rejecting the misconception that he was the physical reincarnation of Elijah.

• The Context of Matthew 11:11, 14: Jesus explains that John is the "Elijah" prophesied to prepare the way for the Messiah. John was not Elijah reborn, but he came in the "spirit and power of Elijah" (Luke 1:17) to fulfill that role.

Conclusion: The two passages do not contradict each other; they clarify that John was not the litera/ personage of Elijah, but rather the prophesied fulfillment of that role.

This interpretation maintains consistency by focusing on the difference between a literal and prophetic answer to the same question.

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