2 Kings 4:1
American King James Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets to Elisha, saying, Your servant my husband is dead; and you know that your servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take to him my two sons to be slaves.
American Standard Version Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear Jehovah: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two children to be bondmen.
King James Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.
World English Bible Now a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead. You know that your servant feared Yahweh. Now the creditor has come to take for himself my two children to be slaves.”
2 Kings 4:2
American King James And Elisha said to her, What shall I do for you? tell me, what have you in the house? And she said, Your handmaid has not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.
American Standard Version And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me; what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thy handmaid hath not anything in the house, save a pot of oil.
King James And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.
World English Bible Elisha said to her, “What should I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She said, “Your servant has nothing in the house, except a pot of oil.”
2 Kings 4:3
American King James Then he said, Go, borrow you vessels abroad of all your neighbors, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.
American Standard Version Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbors, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.
King James Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbors, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.
World English Bible Then he said, “Go, borrow empty containers from all your neighbors. Don’t borrow just a few containers.
2 Kings 4:4
American King James And when you are come in, you shall shut the door on you and on your sons, and shall pour out into all those vessels, and you shall set aside that which is full.
American Standard Version And thou shalt go in, and shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and pour out into all those vessels; and thou shalt set aside that which is full.
King James And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.
World English Bible Go in and shut the door on you and on your sons, and pour oil into all those containers; and set aside those which are full.”
2 Kings 4:5
American King James So she went from him, and shut the door on her and on her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.
American Standard Version So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons; they brought `the vessels' to her, and she poured out.
King James 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.
World English Bible So she went from him, and shut the door on herself and on her sons. They brought the containers to her, and she poured oil.
2 Kings 4:6
American King James And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said to her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible When the containers were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another container.” He said to her, “There isn’t another container.” Then the oil stopped flowing.
2 Kings 4:7
American King James Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt, and live you and your children of the rest.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.”
2 Kings 4:8
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible One day Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a prominent woman; and she persuaded him to eat bread. So it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread.
2 Kings 4:9
American King James And she said to her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passes by us continually.
American Standard Version And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, that passeth by us continually.
King James And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
World English Bible She said to her husband, “See now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God who passes by us continually.
2 Kings 4:10
American King James Let us make a little chamber, I pray you, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he comes to us, that he shall turn in thither.
American Standard Version Let us make, I pray thee, a little chamber on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a seat, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.
King James Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.
World English Bible Please, let’s make a little room on the roof. Let’s set a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp stand for him there. When he comes to us, he can stay there.”
2 Kings 4:11
American King James And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
American Standard Version And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber and lay there.
King James And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
World English Bible One day he came there, and he went to the room and lay there.
2 Kings 4:12
American King James And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
American Standard Version And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
King James And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
World English Bible He said to Gehazi his servant, “Call this Shunammite.” When he had called her, she stood before him.
2 Kings 4:13
American King James And he said to him, Say now to her, Behold, you have been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for you? would you be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among my own people.
American Standard Version And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
King James And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
World English Bible He said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Behold, you have cared for us with all this care. What is to be done for you? Would you like to be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the army?’” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.”
2 Kings 4:14
American King James And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Truly she has no child, and her husband is old.
American Standard Version And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no son, and her husband is old.
King James And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.
World English Bible He said, “What then is to be done for her?” Gehazi answered, “Most certainly she has no son, and her husband is old.”
2 Kings 4:15
American King James And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
American Standard Version And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
King James And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
World English Bible He said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood in the door.
2 Kings 4:16
American King James And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, you shall embrace a son. And she said, No, my lord, you man of God, do not lie to your handmaid.
American Standard Version And he said, At this season, when the time cometh round, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thy handmaid.
King James And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
World English Bible He said, “At this season next year, you will embrace a son.” She said, “No, my lord, you man of God, do not lie to your servant.”
2 Kings 4:17
American King James And the woman conceived, and bore a son at that season that Elisha had said to her, according to the time of life.
American Standard Version And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season, when the time came round, as Elisha had said unto her.
King James And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.
World English Bible The woman conceived, and bore a son at that season when the time came around, as Elisha had said to her.
2 Kings 4:18
American King James And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.
American Standard Version And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.
King James And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.
World English Bible When the child was grown, one day he went out to his father to the reapers.
2 Kings 4:19
American King James And he said to his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.
American Standard Version And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to his servant, Carry him to his mother.
King James And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.
World English Bible He said to his father, “My head! My head!” He said to his servant, “Carry him to his mother.”
2 Kings 4:20
American King James And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
American Standard Version And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
King James And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
World English Bible When he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees until noon, and then died.
2 Kings 4:21
American King James And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door on him, and went out.
American Standard Version And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut `the door' upon him, and went out.
King James And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
World English Bible She went up and laid him on the man of God’s bed, and shut the door on him, and went out.
2 Kings 4:22
American King James And she called to her husband, and said, Send me, I pray you, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.
American Standard Version And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the servants, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.
King James And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.
World English Bible She called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants, and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and come again.”
2 Kings 4:23
American King James And he said, Why will you go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
American Standard Version And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to-day? it is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
King James And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
World English Bible He said, “Why would you want go to him today? It is not a new moon or a Sabbath.” She said, “It’s all right.”
2 Kings 4:24
American King James Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not your riding for me, except I bid you.
American Standard Version Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slacken me not the riding, except I bid thee.
King James Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.
World English Bible Then she saddled a donkey, and said to her servant, “Drive, and go forward! Don’t slow down for me, unless I ask you to.”
2 Kings 4:25
American King James So she went and came to the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shunammite:
American Standard Version So she went, and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, yonder is the Shunammite:
King James So she went and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shunammite:
World English Bible So she went, and came to the man of God to Mount Carmel. When the man of God saw her afar off, he said to Gehazi his servant, “Behold, there is the Shunammite.
2 Kings 4:26
American King James Run now, I pray you, to meet her, and say to her, Is it well with you? is it well with your husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well:
American Standard Version run, I pray thee, now to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well.
King James Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well:
World English Bible Please run now to meet her, and ask her, ‘Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with your child?’” She answered, “It is well.”
2 Kings 4:27
American King James And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD has hid it from me, and has not told me.
American Standard Version And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, Let her alone: for her soul is vexed within her; and Jehovah hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.
King James And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.
World English Bible When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is troubled within her; and Yahweh has hidden it from me, and has not told me.”
2 Kings 4:28
American King James Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?
American Standard Version Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?
King James Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?
World English Bible Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me’?”
2 Kings 4:29
American King James Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up your loins, and take my staff in your hand, and go your way: if you meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute you, answer him not again: and lay my staff on the face of the child.
American Standard Version Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thy hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
King James Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
World English Bible Then he said to Gehazi, “Tuck your cloak into your belt, take my staff in your hand, and go your way. If you meet any man, don’t greet him; and if anyone greets you, don’t answer him again. Then lay my staff on the child’s face.”
2 Kings 4:30
American King James And the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And he arose, and followed her.
American Standard Version And the mother of the child said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.
King James And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.
World English Bible The child’s mother said, “As Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you.” So he arose, and followed her.
2 Kings 4:31
American King James And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff on the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Why he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked.
American Standard Version And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he returned to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked.
King James And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked.
World English Bible Gehazi went ahead of them, and laid the staff on the child’s face; but there was no voice and no hearing. Therefore he returned to meet him, and told him, “The child has not awakened.”
2 Kings 4:32
American King James And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid on his bed.
American Standard Version And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
King James And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
World English Bible When Elisha had come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and lying on his bed.
2 Kings 4:33
American King James He went in therefore, and shut the door on them two, and prayed to the LORD.
American Standard Version He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto Jehovah.
King James He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.
World English Bible He went in therefore, and shut the door on them both, and prayed to Yahweh.
2 Kings 4:34
American King James And he went up, and lay on the child, and put his mouth on his mouth, and his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands: and stretched himself on the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.
American Standard Version And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon him; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.
King James And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.
World English Bible He went up and lay on the child, and put his mouth on his mouth, and his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands. He stretched himself on him; and the child’s flesh grew warm.
2 Kings 4:35
American King James Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself on him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.
American Standard Version Then he returned, and walked in the house once to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.
King James Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.
World English Bible Then he returned, and walked in the house once back and forth, then went up and stretched himself out on him. Then the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.
2 Kings 4:36
American King James And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in to him, he said, Take up your son.
American Standard Version And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son.
King James And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son.
World English Bible He called Gehazi, and said, “Call this Shunammite!” So he called her. When she had come in to him, he said, “Take up your son.”
2 Kings 4:37
American King James Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out.
American Standard Version Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground; and she took up her son, and went out.
King James Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out.
World English Bible Then she went in, fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground; then she picked up her son, and went out.
2 Kings 4:38
American King James And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said to his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.
American Standard Version And Elisha came again to Gilgal. And there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him; and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and boil pottage for the sons of the prophets.
King James And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.
World English Bible Elisha came again to Gilgal. There was a famine in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him; and he said to his servant, “Get the large pot, and boil stew for the sons of the prophets.”
2 Kings 4:39
American King James And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew them not.
American Standard Version And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage; for they knew them not.
King James And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew them not.
World English Bible One went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered a lap full of wild gourds from it, and came and cut them up into the pot of stew; for they didn’t recognize them.
2 Kings 4:40
American King James So they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out, and said, O you man of God, there is death in the pot. And they could not eat thereof.
American Standard Version So they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out, and said, O man of God, there is death in the pot. And they could not eat thereof.
King James So they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out, and said, O thou man of God, there is death in the pot. And they could not eat thereof.
World English Bible So they poured out for the men to eat. As they were eating some of the stew, they cried out and said, “Man of God, there is death in the pot!” And they could not eat it.
2 Kings 4:41
American King James But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.
American Standard Version But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.
King James But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.
World English Bible But he said, “Then bring meal.” He threw it into the pot; and he said, “Serve it to the people, that they may eat.” And there was nothing harmful in the pot.
2 Kings 4:42
American King James And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give to the people, that they may eat.
American Standard Version And there came a man from Baal-shalishah, and brought the man of God bread of the first-fruits, twenty loaves of barley, and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat.
King James And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat.
World English Bible A man from Baal Shalishah came, and brought the man of God some bread of the first fruits: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, “Give to the people, that they may eat.”
2 Kings 4:43
American King James And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus said the LORD, They shall eat, and shall leave thereof.
American Standard Version And his servant said, What, should I set this before a hundred men? But he said, Give the people, that they may eat; for thus saith Jehovah, They shall eat, and shall leave thereof.
King James And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the LORD, They shall eat, and shall leave thereof.
World English Bible His servant said, “What, should I set this before a hundred men?” But he said, “Give it to the people, that they may eat; for Yahweh says, ‘They will eat, and will have some left over.’”
2 Kings 4:44
American King James So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the LORD.
American Standard Version So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of Jehovah.
King James So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the LORD.
World English Bible So he set it before them and they ate and had some left over, according to Yahweh’s word.