2 Kings 2:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After they had reached the other side, Elijah said, “Elisha, the LORD will soon take me away. What can I do for you before that happens?” Elisha answered, “Please give me twice as much of your power as you give the other prophets, so I can be the one who takes your place as their leader.”

Cross References

1 Kings 19:16

Then appoint Jehu son of Nimshi to be king of Israel, and Elisha son of Shaphat to take your place as my prophet.

1 Kings 3:9

Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong. Then I will know how to rule your people. If you don't, there is no way I could rule this great nation of yours.

Psalm 72:1

Please help the king to be honest and fair just like you, our God.

Psalm 72:20

This ends the prayers of David, the son of Jesse.

Zechariah 12:8

I, the LORD God, will protect Jerusalem. Even the weakest person there will be as strong as David, and David's kingdom will rule as though my very own angel were its leader.

Zechariah 9:12

and offer you hope. Return to your fortress, because today I will reward you with twice what you had.

Numbers 11:17

While I am talking with you there, I will give them some of your authority, so they can share responsibility for my people. You will no longer have to care for them by yourself.

Numbers 11:25

and the LORD spoke with him. Then the LORD took some authority from Moses and gave it to the seventy leaders. And when the LORD's Spirit took control of them, they started shouting like prophets. But they did it only this one time.

John 16:7

But I tell you that I am going to do what is best for you. That is why I am going away. The Holy Spirit cannot come to help you until I leave. But after I am gone, I will send the Spirit to you.

Acts 1:8

But the Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power. Then you will tell everyone about me in Jerusalem, in all Judea, in Samaria, and everywhere in the world.”

Acts 8:17

Peter and John then placed their hands on everyone who had faith in the Lord, and they were given the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:31

I want you to desire the best gifts. So I will show you a much better way.

Deuteronomy 34:9

Before Moses died, he had placed his hands on Joshua, and the LORD had given Joshua wisdom. The Israelites paid attention to what Joshua said and obeyed the commands that the LORD had given Moses.

1 Timothy 5:17

Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.