2 Kings 5:16
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.
Cross-reference
In 2 Kings 5:20, Gehazi notes Elisha's refusal and plots to take what his master rejected — immediate contrast of greed.
In 2 Kings 5:26, Elisha rebukes Gehazi for accepting what he himself refused — showing integrity vs greed.
In 2 Kings 5:23, Gehazi deceitfully accepts the gift Elisha refused—a direct contrast showing the servant's greed vs. the prophet's integrity.
In 2 Kings 3:14, Elisha uses the identical oath 'As the LORD lives, before whom I stand' — showing his consistent speech.
In 2 Corinthians 12:14, Paul refuses to be a burden, seeking the people themselves — directly parallel to Elisha's refusal of payment for the healing.
In 2 Corinthians 11:9, Paul refrains from burdening the church, just as Elisha refused Naaman's gift to keep his ministry free.
In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah uses the same oath — Elisha echoes his mentor's signature phrase.
In 1 Kings 18:15, Elijah again swears by 'the LORD of hosts, before whom I stand' — a shared prophetic idiom.
In Daniel 5:17, Daniel also refuses royal gifts, demonstrating that God's prophets do not accept payment for divine revelations.
In Matthew 10:8, Jesus commands 'freely you received, freely give,' directly echoing Elisha's refusal to charge for healing.
In Acts 8:18-20, Peter rebukes Simon for trying to buy the Holy Spirit, reinforcing that God's gifts cannot be purchased — aligning with Elisha's refusal.
In Acts 20:33-35, Paul cites his own example of not coveting others' goods, mirroring Elisha's refusal to profit from ministry.
In 2 Corinthians 12:17, Paul denies taking advantage—parallel to Elisha refusing payment. Both show ministers not profiting from ministry.
In Acts 8:20, Peter rebukes Simon for offering money for God's gift—a parallel refusal to accept payment for divine work.
In Genesis 33:11, Jacob urges Esau to accept a gift—contrasting with Elisha's refusal here. Both involve urging, but opposite outcomes.
In 1 Kings 13:8, a man of God refuses the king's offer, even half his house — parallel to Elisha's refusal of Naaman.
In Genesis 14:23, Abram refuses even a thread — similar absolute refusal of Naaman's gift, rejecting all material reward.