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 open'd their minds to make them understand the scriptures, and said to them,
John 17:9
"It is for them I pray: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, because they are thine.
Acts 1:8
but ye shall receive the influence of the holy spirit, which will descend upon you: and ye shall be witnesses for me, in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the remotest part of the earth.
Acts 8:17
Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.
Acts 20:25
and now I am persuaded you will none of you see my face any more: whilst I have been among you, I have proclaim'd the kingdom of the Messias:
Elisha said
John 14:12
I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.
John 16:7
nevertheless, I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I do not go away, the advocate will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him to you.
1 Corinthians 12:31
you are contesting about the superiority of your gifts: but I point out to you a more excellent way.
A double portion
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.