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 opened he thoroughly their understanding, that they should understand the scriptures,
John 17:9
I entreat for them: I make no request for the world; but for those thou hast given me; for they are thine.
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses for me, both in Jerusalem, and throughout all Judea, and Samaria, and unto the extremity of the earth.
Acts 8:17
Then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Acts 20:25
And now behold, I know that ye shall see my face no more, even ye all, among whom I have gone in and out preaching the kingdom of God.
Elisha said
John 14:12
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works which I do shall he do also; yea, and greater than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.
John 16:7
Yet I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I went not away, the Comforter would not come to you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.
1 Corinthians 12:31
But zealously seek the gifts that are the best: and yet I shew unto you a more transcendently excellent way.
A double portion
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who preside properly be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who are laborious in preaching and teaching.