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2 Kings 4:7

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5 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.

6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.

9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.

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BSB
She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt. Then you and your sons can live on the remainder.”
KJV
Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.
WEB
Then she came and told the man of God. He said, “Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt; and you and your sons live on the rest.”
ASV
Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy sons of the rest.
DARBY
And she came and told the man of God; and he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou [and] thy sons on the rest.
BLB
And she came and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt, and you and your sons live on the rest.”
ÅB
Så kom hun og fortalte det til den Guds mann, og han sa: Gå og selg oljen og betal din gjeld; så kan du og dine sønner leve av det som blir tilovers.
OTB
Så kom hun og informerte Guds mann. Og han instruerte henne, "Gå, selg oljen og betal din gjeld, og du og dine sønner kan leve av resten."
B1930
Så kom hun og fortalte det til den Guds mann, og han sa: Gå og selg oljen og betal din gjeld; så kan du og dine sønner leve av det som blir tilovers.

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Cross references

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:7–12

    For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

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  • 1 Kings 12:22

    But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

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  • Psalms 37:21

    The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

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  • Philippians 4:8

    Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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  • Romans 12:17

    Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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