2 Kings 4:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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 worshipper 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.”

Cross References

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.”

1 Kings 18:3

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

1 Kings 20:35

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

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,

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.”

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.”

2 Kings 2:7

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

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 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.”

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.

Psalm 103:11

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

Psalm 103:17

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

Psalm 115:13

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

Psalm 147:11

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

Proverbs 22:7

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

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 to a ripe old age, in spite of the saying: Everyone who lives right and respects God will prosper,

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.

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,

Leviticus 25:48

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

Malachi 3:16

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

Malachi 4:2

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

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.

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.

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.

Acts 13:26

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

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!

Revelation 15:4

Lord, who doesn't honour 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.”

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.”

Ruth 1:3

Elimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons.

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 four hundred men.