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 them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom Thou hast given Me; because they are Thine.
Acts 1:8
but ye shall receive power, the Holy Spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and Samaria, and to the utmost limit 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 ye all, among whom I went about preaching the Kingdom, will see my face no more.
Elisha said
John 14:12
Verily, verily, I say to you, he that believes on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do, because I go to the Father.
John 16:7
But 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 to you; but, if I go, I will send Him to you,
1 Corinthians 12:31
But desire earnestly the greater gifts; and a still more excellent way I show you.
A double portion
1 Timothy 5:17
Let elders who preside well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in word and teaching.