2 Kings 4:1 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

¹ One day the widow of one of the Lord's prophets said to Elisha, “You know that before my husband died, he was a follower of yours and a worshiper of the Lord. But he owed a man some money, and now that man is on his way to take my two sons as his slaves.”

অধিক সংস্কৰণ

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ NOW THE wife of a son of the prophets cried to Elisha, Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. But the creditor has come to take my two sons to be his slaves.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear Jehovah: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two children to be bondmen.

Common English Bible

¹ Now there was a woman who had been married to a member of a group of prophets. She appealed to Elisha, saying, “My husband, your servant, is dead. You know how he feared the LORD. But now someone he owed money to has come to take my two children away as slaves.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Now a certain woman, from the wives of the prophets, cried out to Elisha, saying: "My husband, your servant, is dead. And you know that your servant was one who fears the Lord. And behold, a creditor has arrived, so that he may take away my two sons to serve him."

2 Kings 4:1 পৰস্পৰ সংযোগসমূহ

Matthew 18:25

But he didn't have any money to pay what he owed. The king ordered him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all he owned, in order to pay the debt.

2 Kings 2:3

A group of prophets who lived there asked Elisha, “Do you know that today the Lord is going to take away your master?” “Yes, I do,” Elisha answered. “But don't remind me of it.”

Revelation 19:5

From the throne a voice said, “If you worship and fear our God, give praise to him, no matter who you are.”

Matthew 18:30

But the first official refused to have pity. Instead, he went and had the other official put in jail until he could pay what he owed.

Malachi 4:2

But for you that honor my name, victory will shine like the sun with healing in its rays, and you will jump around like calves at play.

Malachi 3:16

All those who truly respected the Lord and honored his name started discussing these things, and when God saw what was happening, he had their names written as a reminder in his book.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord is pleased only with those who worship him and trust his love.

Psalm 103:17

The Lord is always kind to those who worship him, and he keeps his promises to their descendants

Psalm 103:11

How great is God's love for all who worship him? Greater than the distance between heaven and earth!

1 Samuel 22:2

A lot of other people joined him too. Some were in trouble, others were angry or in debt, and David was soon the leader of 400 men.

Revelation 15:4

Lord, who doesn't honor and praise your name? You alone are holy, and all nations will come and worship you, because you have shown that you judge with fairness.”

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!

Acts 13:26

Now listen, you descendants of Abraham! Pay attention, all of you Gentiles who are here to worship God! Listen to this message about how to be saved, because it is for everyone.

Matthew 18:35

That is how my Father in heaven will treat you, if you don't forgive each of my followers with all your heart.

Jeremiah 34:14

As part of this agreement, you must let a Hebrew slave go free after six years of service. Your ancestors did not obey me,

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

They commit hundreds of crimes and live a long time, in spite of the saying: Everyone who lives right and respects God will prosper,

Nehemiah 10:31

We won't buy goods or grain on the Sabbath or on any other sacred day, not even from foreigners. Every seven years we will let our fields rest, and we will cancel all debts.

Nehemiah 7:2

I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, because Hananiah could be trusted, and he respected God more than most people did.

2 Kings 4:38

Later, Elisha went back to Gilgal, where there was almost nothing to eat, because the crops had failed. One day while the prophets who lived there were meeting with Elisha, he said to his servant, “Prepare a big pot of stew for these prophets.”

2 Kings 2:5

A group of prophets who lived there asked Elisha, “Do you know that today the Lord is going to take away your master?” “Yes, I do,” Elisha answered. “But don't remind me of it.”

1 Kings 20:35

About this time the Lord commanded a prophet to say to a friend, “Hit me!” But the friend refused,

1 Kings 18:3

At that time Obadiah was in charge of Ahab's palace, but he faithfully worshiped the Lord. In fact, when Jezebel was trying to kill the Lord's prophets, Obadiah hid 100 of them in two caves and gave them food and water. Ahab sent for Obadiah

Leviticus 25:48

you still have the right to be set free by a relative, such as a brother

Genesis 22:12

“Don't hurt the boy or harm him in any way!” the angel said. “Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.”

Psalm 115:13

All who worship the Lord, no matter who they are, will receive his blessing.

2 Kings 6:9

Each time, Elisha would send this warning to the king of Israel: “Don't go near there. That's where the Syrian troops have set up camp.”

Isaiah 50:1

The Lord says, “Children, I didn't divorce your mother or sell you to pay debts; I divorced her and sold you because of your sins.

Ruth 1:3

Elimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons.

2 Kings 2:7

Fifty prophets followed Elijah and Elisha from Jericho, then stood at a distance and watched as the two men walked toward the river.

2 Kings 2:15

When the prophets from Jericho saw what happened, they said to each other, “Elisha now has Elijah's power.” They walked over to him, bowed down,

Proverbs 22:7

The poor are ruled by the rich, and those who borrow are slaves of moneylenders.