Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
Ask what
Elisha said
A double portion
Bible References
Ask what
Luke 24:45
Then he opened their minds, so they could understand the Scriptures.
John 17:9
I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth."
Acts 8:17
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 20:25
And now, behold, I know that all of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will see my face no more.
Elisha said
John 14:12
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father.
John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
1 Corinthians 12:31
But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
A double portion
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.