2 Kings 5:20

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2 Kings 5:20

Matthew 10:4

Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot--the Apostle who betrayed him.

Luke 12:15

And then he added: "Take care to keep yourselves free from every form of covetousness; for even in the height of his prosperity a man's true Life does not depend on what he has."

Luke 16:8

His master complimented this dishonest steward on the shrewdness of his action. And indeed men of the world are shrewder in dealing with their fellow-men than those who have the Light.

John 6:70

"Did not I myself choose you to be the Twelve?" replied Jesus; "and yet, even of you, one is playing the 'Devil's' part."

John 12:5-6

"Why was not this perfume sold for thirty pounds, and the money given to poor people?"

John 13:2

The Devil had already put the thought of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon;

Acts 5:2

And, with her connivance, kept back some of the proceeds. He brought only a part and laid it at the Apostles' feet.

Acts 8:18-19

When Simon saw that it was through the placing of the Apostles' hands on them that the Spirit was given, he brought them a sum of money and said:

1 Timothy 6:9-11

Those who want to be rich fall into the snares of temptation, and become the prey of many foolish and harmful ambitions, which plunge people into Destruction and Ruin.

2 Timothy 4:10

for Demas, in his love for the world, has deserted me. He has gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

Titus 1:7

For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.

1 Peter 5:2

I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;

2 Peter 2:14-15

They have eyes only for adulteresses, eyes never tired of sin; they entice weak souls; their minds are trained to covet; they live under a curse.

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Summary

2 Kings 5:20

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

Gehazi

Acts 8:18

My master

Luke 16:8

John 12:5

Acts 5:2

And take

General references

Matthew 26:9

Bible References

Gehazi

Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot--the Apostle who betrayed him.

"Did not I myself choose you to be the Twelve?" replied Jesus; "and yet, even of you, one is playing the 'Devil's' part."

He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, being in charge of the purse, used to take what was put in it.

The Devil had already put the thought of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon;

When Simon saw that it was through the placing of the Apostles' hands on them that the Spirit was given, he brought them a sum of money and said:

My master

His master complimented this dishonest steward on the shrewdness of his action. And indeed men of the world are shrewder in dealing with their fellow-men than those who have the Light.

"Why was not this perfume sold for thirty pounds, and the money given to poor people?"

And, with her connivance, kept back some of the proceeds. He brought only a part and laid it at the Apostles' feet.

And take

And then he added: "Take care to keep yourselves free from every form of covetousness; for even in the height of his prosperity a man's true Life does not depend on what he has."

Those who want to be rich fall into the snares of temptation, and become the prey of many foolish and harmful ambitions, which plunge people into Destruction and Ruin.

for Demas, in his love for the world, has deserted me. He has gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.

I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;

They have eyes only for adulteresses, eyes never tired of sin; they entice weak souls; their minds are trained to covet; they live under a curse.

General references

"It could have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to poor people."