2 Kings 5:26

And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?

Cross-reference

2 Kings 5:16 has Elisha refusing Naaman's gifts — contrasting with Gehazi's greed here, highlighting the sin of taking.

2 Kings 6:12 shows Elisha knowing the Syrian king's words — here his spirit knows Gehazi's actions, both demonstrate prophetic insight.

Matthew 10:8 commands freely give as you received — contrasting with Gehazi taking payment for the miracle.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Paul forgoes his right as an example — like Elisha's refusal, contrasting Gehazi's entitlement.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:8, Paul works to avoid being a burden — the opposite of Gehazi's greedy taking here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:8-12, Paul refuses payment to avoid hindering the gospel — mirroring Elisha's refusal, contrasting Gehazi's corruption.

In 1 Corinthians 9:12, Paul willingly gives up his right to support — the opposite of Gehazi's grasping here.

Acts 20:35 Contrast

In Acts 20:35, Paul teaches it is more blessed to give than to receive — directly opposing Gehazi's greedy taking here.

Acts 5:9 Parallel

Acts 5:9 shows Peter confronting Sapphira for lying about money — similar to Elisha exposing Gehazi's hidden sin.

Genesis 14:23 shows Abraham refusing to take anything — contrasting with Gehazi's taking of gifts for personal gain.

Proverbs 12:22 says God detests lying lips — Gehazi's lie to Naaman and Elisha exemplifies this.

Proverbs 12:19 contrasts lying tongue with truth — Gehazi's lie is quickly exposed, showing its fleeting nature.

Daniel 5:17 Contrast

Daniel 5:17 shows Daniel refusing the king's rewards — contrasting with Gehazi who ran after Naaman's gifts despite Elisha's refusal.

Jeremiah 45:5 asks 'Do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not' — directly echoing Elisha's rebuke of Gehazi's greed.

Acts 8:20 Parallel

In Acts 8:20, Peter rebukes Simon for trying to buy God's gift with money, echoing Elisha's rebuke of Gehazi for profiting from God's work.

Proverbs 10:22 says the Lord's blessing brings wealth without sorrow — contrasting with Gehazi's ill-gotten gain that brought leprosy.

Psalm 101:7 Related theme

Psalm 101:7 states no deceiver shall dwell in God's house — directly condemning Gehazi's deceitful acquisition of Naaman's gifts.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:17, Paul says 'in person not in heart' reflecting the same idea as Elisha's 'Was not my heart with you?'—spiritual presence despite absence.

In 1 Kings 13:8, the man of God refuses the king's reward — the opposite of Gehazi's greedy acceptance here.

Joshua 7:11 Parallel

In Joshua 7:11, Achan's theft of devoted things parallels Gehazi's deceitful taking of Naaman's gifts here.

1 Corinthians 5:3 has Paul present in spirit while absent — echoing Elisha's 'was not my spirit with you?' indicating spiritual awareness.

Colossians 2:5 says Paul is with them in spirit though absent — similar to Elisha's claim of spiritual presence with Gehazi.