2-kings 6:16
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And he said in answer, Have no fear; those who are with us are more than those who are with them.
Webster's Revision
And he answered, Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.
World English Bible
He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
English Revised Version (ERV)
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
Clarke's 2-kings 6:16 Bible Commentary
For they that be with us are more, etc. - What astonishing intercourse had this man with heaven! It seems the whole heavenly host had it in commission to help him.
Barnes's 2-kings 6:16 Bible Commentary
They that be with us ... - Elisha gave utterance to the conviction of all God's saints when the world persecutes them (compare marginal references). God - they know - is on their side; they need "not fear what flesh can do unto them." His angels - an innumerable host - are ever guarding those who love Him.
Wesley's 2-kings 6:16 Bible Commentary
6:16 They - Angels, unspeakably more numerous, God, infinitely more powerful.
