1 Kings 17:11

New International Reader's Version

She went to get the water. Then he called out to her, “Please bring me a piece of bread too.”

Cross References

Genesis 18:5

Let me get you something to eat to give you strength. Then you can go on your way. I want to do this for you now that you have come to me.” “All right,” they answered. “Do as you say.”

1 Kings 17:10

So Elijah went to Zarephath. He came to the town gate. A widow was there gathering sticks. He called out to her. He asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar? I need a drink.”

1 Kings 17:12

“I don’t have any bread,” she replied. “And that’s just as sure as the Lord your God is alive. All I have is a small amount of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I’m gathering a few sticks to take home. I’ll make one last meal for myself and my son. We’ll eat it. After that, we’ll die.”

1 Kings 17:9

“Go right away to Zarephath in the region of Sidon. Stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.”

1 Kings 18:4

Ahab’s wife Jezebel had been killing off the Lord’s prophets. So Obadiah had hidden 100 prophets in two caves. He had put 50 in each cave. He had supplied them with food and water.

Matthew 10:42

Suppose someone gives even a cup of cold water to a little one who follows me. What I’m about to tell you is true. That person will certainly be rewarded.”

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.