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 to understand the Scriptures,
John 17:9
"I am making request for them: for the world I do not make any request, but for those whom Thou hast given me. Because they are Thine,
Acts 1:8
and yet you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judaea and Samaria and to the remotest parts of the earth."
Acts 8:17
Then the Apostles placed their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 20:25
"And now, I know that none of you among whom I have gone in and out proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom will any longer see my face.
Elisha said
John 14:12
In most solemn truth I tell you that he who trusts in me--the things which I do he shall do also; and greater things than these he shall do, because I am going to the Father.
John 16:7
"Yet it is the truth that I am telling you--it is to your advantage that I go away. For unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
1 Corinthians 12:31
But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.
A double portion
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.