1 Kings 18:43

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and said to his servant, “Look towards the sea.” The servant left. And when he came back, he said, “I looked, but I didn't see anything.” Elijah told him to look seven more times.

Cross References

Genesis 32:26

They kept on wrestling until the man said, “Let go of me! It's almost daylight.” “You can't go until you bless me,” Jacob replied.

1 Kings 18:42

Ahab left, but Elijah climbed back to the top of Mount Carmel. Then he stooped down with his face almost to the ground

1 Kings 18:44

After the seventh time the servant replied, “I see a small cloud coming this way. But it's no bigger than a fist.” Elijah told him, “Tell Ahab to get his chariot ready and start home now. Otherwise, the rain will stop him.”

2 Kings 4:35

Elisha got up and walked back and forth in the room, then he went back and leaned over the boy's body. The boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.

Psalm 5:3

Each morning you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for your reply.

Habakkuk 2:3

At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen!

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:

Luke 18:7

Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won't he be concerned for them?

Ephesians 6:18

Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.

Joshua 6:4

Take along the sacred chest and make seven priests walk in front of it, carrying trumpets. But on the seventh day, march slowly around the town seven times while the priests blow their trumpets.