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 mind, that they might understand the Scriptures.
John 17:9
I pray for these: I pray not for the world; but for those whom thou hast given me, because they are thine:
Acts 1:8
But you shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost having come upon you, and shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and all Judea, and in Samaria, and into the extremity of the earth.
Acts 8:17
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Acts 20:25
And now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I came preaching the gospel of the kingdom, shall see my face no more.
Elisha said
John 14:12
Truly, truly, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, shall also do the works which I am doing; and shall do greater works than these: because I go to the Father:
John 16:7
But now I tell you the truth; it is profitable to you that I may go away. For if I go not away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I may go, I will send Him to you.
A double portion
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who stand before the people beautifully, be considered worthy of double remuneration, especially those laboring in the word and teaching.