2 Kings 6:16

In 11 translations

BSB

“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

KJV

And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

WEB

He answered, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

ASV

And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.

LSV

And he says, “Do not fear, for more [are] they who [are] with us than they who [are] with them.”

YLT

And he saith, 'Fear not, for more [are] they who [are] with us than they who [are] with them.'

DBY

And he said, Fear not, for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.

DRC

But he answered: Fear not: for there are more with us than with them.

GNV

And he answered, Feare not: for they that be with vs, are moe then they that be with them.

JPS

And he answered: 'Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.'

LXXE

And Elisaie said, Fear not, for they who are with us are more than they that are with them.

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Original-language editions

WLC

וַיֹּ֖אמֶר אַל־תִּירָ֑א כִּ֤י רַבִּים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר אִתָּ֔נוּ מֵאֲשֶׁ֖ר אוֹתָֽם׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ εἶπεν Ἐλισαιὲ, μὴ φοβοῦ, ὅτι πλείους οἱ μεθʼ ἡμῶν ὑπὲρ τοὺς μετʼ αὐτῶν.

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• Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• Isaiah 41:10–14Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. Behold, all who rage against you will be…
• 1 John 4:4You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
• 2 Chronicles 32:7–8“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the…
• Acts 18:9–10One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”
• Exodus 14:13But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
• Psalms 55:18He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
• Isaiah 8:10Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”
• Psalms 27:3Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
• Psalms 118:11–12They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
• Matthew 26:53Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
• Philippians 1:28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
• Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
• Psalms 46:7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
• Isaiah 8:12–13“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread. The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be…
• 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be…

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