2 Kings 1:14

New International Reader's Version

Fire has come down from heaven. It has burned up the first two captains and all their men. But please have respect for my life!”

Cross References

2 Kings 1:13

So the king sent a third captain with his 50 men. The captain went up to Elijah. He fell on his knees in front of him. “Man of God,” he begged, “please have respect for my life! Please have respect for the lives of these 50 men!

2 Kings 1:15

The angel of the Lord said to Elijah, “Go down along with him. Don’t be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down to the king with the captain.

Psalm 116:15

The Lord pays special attention when his faithful people die.

Psalm 49:8

The price for a life is very high. No payment is ever enough.

Psalm 72:14

He will save them from people who treat others badly. He will save them from people who do mean things to them. Their lives are very special to him.

Proverbs 6:26

A prostitute can be bought for only a loaf of bread. But another man’s wife hunts your very life.

Acts 20:24

But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. My son David, come back. Today you thought my life was very special. So I won’t try to harm you again. I’ve really acted like a foolish person. I’ve made a huge mistake.”

1 Samuel 26:24

Today I thought your life had great value. In the same way, may the Lord think of my life as having great value. May he save me from all trouble.”