2 Kings 5:26

New English Translation

Elisha replied, “I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you. This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.

Cross References

Genesis 14:23

that I will take nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. That way you can never say, ‘It is I who made Abram rich.’

2 Kings 5:16

But Elisha replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve), I will take nothing from you.” Naaman insisted that he take it, but he refused.

2 Kings 6:12

One of his advisers said, “No, my master, O king. The prophet Elisha who lives in Israel keeps telling the king of Israel the things you say in your bedroom.”

Psalm 63:11

But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.

Proverbs 12:19

The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

Jeremiah 45:5

Are you looking for great things for yourself? Do not look for such things. For I, the Lord, affirm that I am about to bring disaster on all humanity. But I will allow you to escape with your life wherever you go.”’”

Haggai 1:4

“Is it right for you to live in richly paneled houses while my temple is in ruins?

Matthew 10:8

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.

Acts 20:33

I have desired no one’s silver or gold or clothing.

Acts 20:35

By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Acts 5:9

Peter then told her, “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”

1 Corinthians 5:3

For even though I am absent physically, I am present in spirit. And I have already judged the one who did this, just as though I were present.

Colossians 2:5

For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.