2 Kings 4:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

Elisha told her, “Ask your neighbors for their empty jars. And after you've borrowed as many as you can,

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Jesus told the servants to fill them to the top with water. Then after the jars had been filled,

You have not asked for anything in this way before, but now you must ask in my name. Then it will be given to you, so you will be completely happy.

I am the Lord your God. I rescued you from Egypt. Just ask, and I will give you whatever you need.

The Lord says that this dry riverbed will be filled with water.

“Maybe there's something I can do to help,” Elisha said. “What do you have in your house?” “Sir, I have nothing but a small bottle of olive oil.”

go home and shut the door behind you and your sons. Then begin filling the jars with oil and set each one aside as you fill it.”

“But, my people, Israel, you refused to listen, and you would have nothing to do with me!