2 Kings 6:16

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““Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.””

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BSBPD

““Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“And he saith, `Fear not, for more <FI>are<Fi> they who <FI>are<Fi> with us than they who <FI>are<Fi> with them.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Kings 6:16 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 14:13But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
  2. Joshua 11:6Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.”
  3. 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
  4. 2 Chronicles 32:7“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him.
  5. Psalms 3:6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
  6. Psalms 11:1In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
  7. Psalms 27:3Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
  8. Psalms 46:7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  9. Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  10. Psalms 55:18He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
  11. Psalms 118:11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
  12. Isaiah 8:10Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”
  13. Isaiah 8:12“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
  14. Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
  15. Jeremiah 39:17But I will deliver you on that day, declares the LORD, and you will not be delivered into the hands of the men whom you fear.
  16. Matthew 26:53Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
  17. Mark 16:6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.
  18. Acts 18:9One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
  19. Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  20. Philippians 1:28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
  21. 1 John 4:4You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

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