Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He said, “You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Elijah replied, “You have asked for something difficult. If you see me being taken from you,
International Standard Version
"That's a hard thing to ask for," Elijah answered, "but if you see me while I'm being taken from you, it will happen for you. But if you don't see me, it won't happen."
A Conservative Version
And he said, Thou have asked a hard thing. [Nevertheless], if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee, but if not, it shall not be so.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
He said, “You have asked for a difficult thing. However, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so.”
Bible in Basic English
And he said, You have made a hard request: still, if you see me when I am taken from you, you will get your desire; but if not, it will not be so.
Darby Translation
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say, Thou wert hard to ask: if thou shalt see me taken from thee, it shall be thus to thee; and if not, it shall not be.
King James 2000
And he said, You have asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so unto you; but if not, it shall not be so.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He said, "What you ask is difficult. If you see me being taken from you, it will be so for you, but if not, it will not happen."
Modern King James verseion
And he said, You have asked a hard thing, but if you see me taken from you, it shall be so to you; but if not, it shall not be.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he said, "Thou hast asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken away from thee, thou shalt have it so: if thou do not, it shall not be."
NET Bible
Elijah replied, "That's a difficult request! If you see me taken from you, may it be so, but if you don't, it will not happen."
New Heart English Bible
He said, "You have asked a hard thing. If you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so."
The Emphasized Bible
And he said - Thou hast asked a hard thing, - if thou see me when taken from thee, thou shall have it, so, but, if not, thou shalt not have it.
Webster
And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou shalt see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
World English Bible
He said, "You have asked a hard thing. If you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so."
Youngs Literal Translation
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.'
Themes
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The chariot of fire
Elisha » Witnesses elijah's transporting, receives a double portion of his spirit
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The transporting of elijah to the heavens
Interlinear
Sha'al
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 2:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elijah Taken Away From Elisha
9
Elijah said to Elisha: Tell me what you want me to do for you before I am taken from you. Elisha answered: Let me receive a double share of your spirit (power).
10 He said, “You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you
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Cross References
2 Kings 2:12
Elisha saw it and cried out to Elijah: My father, my father! Mighty defender of Israel! You are gone! He never saw Elijah again. In grief Elisha tore his cloak in two.
Mark 11:22-24
Jesus answered: Have faith in God.
John 16:24
Until now you have not asked a single thing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.
Acts 1:9-10
When he said these things, while they watched, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.