2 Kings 2:10
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.””
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““You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he saith, `Thou hast asked a hard thing; if thou dost see me taken from thee, it is to thee so; and if not, it is not.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Kings 2:10 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 2:12As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two.
- Mark 11:22“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them.
- John 16:24Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
- Acts 1:9After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.
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