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, to understand the scriptures:
John 17:9
I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom Thou hast given me, for they are thine.
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power from the holy Spirit coming upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 8:17
and they received the holy Spirit.
Acts 20:25
And now behold I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
Elisha said
John 14:12
Verily, verily I say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works that I perform he also shall perform, and greater than these shall he do: because I am going to the Father.
John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I should go away; for if I go not away, the comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.
1 Corinthians 12:31
Though I will shew you a way yet more excellent.
A double portion
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders, who preside well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those that labour in preaching and teaching.