Bible study online

2 Kings 5:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

2 Kings 5:16

Verse 16 of 27

Scripture focus

But he said, [As] the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take [it]; but he refused.

2 Kings 5:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 5:16

Theological / Devotional

I will receive none. A prophet of the Lord does not serve for purposes of gain or reward. In the new life that had come to Naaman and the faith that had sprang up within his heart, Elisha had his reward. A laborer is worthy of his hire, and those who receive blessings from God may give offerings of thanksgiving to Him, but under the circumstances it was best for Elisha to refuse the proffered gift. Naaman must not be left with the impression that prophets of the true God acted from motives of self-interest or that the blessing of God could be purchased for money.

By SdaBc