2 Kings 6:16

And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 19:6 is another prophet telling a king not to fear enemy boasts. Same setting of military crisis and divine deliverance.

In Psalm 118:12, enemies surround like bees, but the psalmist trusts God to destroy them—echoing Elisha's assurance of greater forces.

1 John 4:4 Parallel

1 John 4:4 echoes with 'greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.' NT parallel to Elisha's 'more with us.'

Romans 8:31 Parallel

Romans 8:31 applies the same principle: if God is for us, no one can succeed against us. Theological restatement of Elisha's assurance.

Matthew 26:53 directly parallels this: Jesus knows more than twelve legions of angels are available. Same logic of superior divine force.

In Isaiah 41:10, God says 'Fear not, for I am with you'—directly mirroring Elisha's assurance that God's unseen army is greater.

In Exodus 14:13, Moses commands 'Fear not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord'—the same reassurance Elisha gives before God's deliverance.

In Psalm 118:11, the psalmist is compassed about but trusts the Lord to destroy his enemies—paralleling Elisha's trust in the unseen army.

Psalm 27:3 Parallel

In Psalm 27:3, David says even if an army encamps against him, his heart will not fear—directly reflecting Elisha's fearless confidence.

2 Chronicles 32:8 continues the same speech: 'with us is the Lord' contrasted with human power—direct parallel to Elisha's point.

2 Chronicles 32:7 has Hezekiah telling people not to fear because the Lord is with them—nearly identical to Elisha's words.

Psalm 91:11 Allusion

Psalm 91:11 promises angelic protection, directly relating to the angelic army revealed to Elisha's servant.

Psalm 68:17 Allusion

Psalm 68:17 describes God's chariots by the thousands, matching the vision of horses and chariots of fire Elisha's servant saw.

Revelation 5:11 reveals countless angels around the throne — the same vast invisible host Elisha says is 'more than those with us'.

Psalm 55:18 Parallel

Psalm 55:18 speaks of being saved from many opponents in battle—parallel to Elisha's situation of being outnumbered but protected.

Isaiah 8:10 Parallel

Isaiah 8:10 echoes the same confidence: God is with us, so enemy plans fail. Both assure that divine presence outweighs human opposition.

Isaiah 8:12 Parallel

In Isaiah 8:12, the prophet warns not to fear what the people fear—a similar call to not fear earthly threats, as Elisha commands.

Psalm 3:6 Parallel

In Psalm 3:6, David declares no fear of ten thousands who set themselves against him—echoing Elisha's trust in God's greater numbers.

Acts 18:10 Parallel

Acts 18:10 promises God's presence and protection from harm, similar to Elisha's assurance that more are with them.

Acts 27:24 Parallel

Acts 27:23:24 records an angel telling Paul 'Do not be afraid' during a storm, similar reassurance from a divine messenger in danger.

Hebrews 11:34 lists faith that turned armies to flight — echoing Elisha's confidence that the unseen army outnumbers the earthly foe.