2 Kings 5:20

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

Cross-reference

In 2 Kings 5:16, Elisha refuses gifts with the same oath; Gehazi uses it to justify taking. Direct opposite responses.

2 Kings 4:12 Historical context

In 2 Kings 4:12, Gehazi is introduced as Elisha's servant — the same role he abuses here by chasing Naaman for gifts.

Exodus 20:7 Allusion

In Exodus 20:7, the third commandment forbids taking God's name in vain—Gehazi's oath 'As the LORD lives' while lying violates this directly.

2 Peter 2:15 says false teachers follow Balaam's way of loving gain from wrongdoing — Gehazi also loves the gain from deceiving Naaman.

2 Peter 2:14 condemns hearts trained in greed — Gehazi's instant coveting of Naaman's gifts fits this description.

1 Timothy 6:9-11 describes how desire for riches leads to ruin — Gehazi's craving for Naaman's silver and garments plunges him into leprosy.

Acts 8:19 Typology

In Acts 8:19, Simon the sorcerer also offers money for spiritual power, mirroring Gehazi's attempt to profit from God's work through deceit.

Acts 8:18 Typology

In Acts 8:18, Simon offers money for spiritual power — Gehazi's greed for Naaman's gifts similarly corrupts a prophetic ministry.

Acts 5:2 Parallel

In Acts 5:2, Ananias and Sapphira also lie about money given to God's work, just as Gehazi deceives to acquire goods.

John 13:2 Typology

In John 13:2, Satan puts betrayal into Judas's heart — Gehazi's own heart leads him to betray Elisha's trust for material gain.

John 12:6 Typology

In John 12:6, Judas is a thief stealing from the money box — Gehazi here steals Naaman's gifts by lying, both driven by greed.

John 12:5 Parallel

In John 12:5, Judas pretends to care for the poor while coveting the money—Gehazi similarly uses a pretext to obtain wealth from Naaman.

John 6:70 Typology

In John 6:70, Jesus calls Judas a devil — Gehazi's deceitful pursuit of wealth shows him as an adversary to God's work.

Luke 12:15 Parallel

Luke 12:15 warns against covetousness — the very sin that drives Gehazi to lie and steal from Naaman.

In Exodus 20:17, the tenth commandment forbids coveting—Gehazi covets Naaman's silver and garments, directly breaking this command.

In Matthew 10:4, Judas is listed as the betrayer — like Gehazi, a trusted servant who acts against his master's will for gain.

Habakkuk 2:9 pronounces woe on those acquiring evil gain — exactly what Gehazi does, seeking personal enrichment from Naaman.

Jeremiah 22:17 condemns fixating on dishonest gain — the same heart attitude driving Gehazi to extort Naaman's gifts.

Psalm 10:3 Parallel

In Psalm 10:3, the wicked boast of their greedy desires and renounce the LORD—Gehazi's greedy plot and use of God's name echo this.

Genesis 14:24 shows Abram refusing personal gain from Sodom's king — a direct contrast to Gehazi who runs after Naaman's gifts for himself.

Proverbs 28:20 warns that those who hasten to be rich will not go unpunished; Gehazi's swift greed leads to punishment.

Acts 1:18 Parallel

Acts 1:18 describes Judas acquiring a field from wickedness and dying — Gehazi also gains ill-gotten wealth and suffers punishment (leprosy).

Proverbs 1:19 describes how greed takes away life, exactly fulfilled in Gehazi's leprosy punishment.

Matthew 10:8 commands giving freely without payment — the opposite of Gehazi's greedy pursuit of Naaman's gifts.

1 Timothy 3:3 lists 'not a lover of money' as an overseer qualification — Gehazi's greed disqualifies him as a servant of God.

Joshua 7:21 Parallel

In Joshua 7:21, Achan covets and takes forbidden items, directly mirroring Gehazi's greedy taking from Naaman. Both face judgment.

1 Peter 5:2 Parallel

1 Peter 5:2 warns against shepherding for shameful gain — Gehazi's pursuit of Naaman's wealth is a clear example of such shameful greed.

Titus 1:7 Parallel

Titus 1:7 lists 'greedy for gain' as disqualifying for leadership — Gehazi's greed shows why such a trait is destructive.

2 Timothy 4:10 shows Demas loving the world and deserting Paul — similar to Gehazi loving Naaman's gifts and betraying his master's trust.

In 1 Timothy 6:11, Paul commands the man of God to flee love of money — the opposite of Gehazi's greedy pursuit here.

In 1 Samuel 14:39, Saul also swears 'as the LORD lives' in an earnest oath—Gehazi uses the same phrase deceitfully, contrasting sincerity.

3 John 1:7 Contrast

In 3 John 1:7, missionaries go out accepting no help from pagans — opposite of Gehazi's pursuit of Naaman's wealth here.

2 Corinthians 12:17 shows Paul denying financial exploitation — opposite of Gehazi who uses his position to extort Naaman.

Titus 2:10 Contrast

In Titus 2:10, servants are told not to steal — directly opposing Gehazi's dishonest taking from Naaman here.

In Zephaniah 1:9, those who fill their master's house with deceit are punished — Gehazi's deceitful gain mirrors this judgment.

Matthew 13:22 warns that the deceitfulness of riches chokes the word — Gehazi's greed leads him to abandon his calling.