2 Kings 5:26

New American Bible - revised edition

But Elisha said to him: “Was I not present in spirit when someone got down from his chariot to wait for you? Is this a time to take money or to take garments, olive orchards or vineyards, sheep or cattle, male or female servants?

Cross References

Genesis 14:23

that I would not take so much as a thread or a sandal strap from anything that is yours, so that you cannot say, ‘I made Abram rich.’

2 Kings 5:16

Elisha replied, “As the Lord lives whom I serve, I will not take it.” And despite Naaman’s urging, he still refused.

2 Kings 6:12

“No one, my lord king,” answered one of the officers. “The Israelite prophet Elisha can tell the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

Psalm 63:11

Those who would hand over my life to the sword shall become the prey of jackals!

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who are truthful, his delight.

Jeremiah 45:5

And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them! I am bringing evil on all flesh—oracle of the Lord—but I will grant you your life as spoils of war, wherever you may go.

Haggai 1:4

Is it time for you to dwell in your paneled houses while this house lies in ruins?

Matthew 10:8

Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.

Acts 20:33

I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

Acts 20:35

In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said to her, “Why did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen, the footsteps of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”

1 Corinthians 5:3

I, for my part, although absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as if present, pronounced judgment on the one who has committed this deed,

Colossians 2:5

For even if I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing as I observe your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.