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Selected Verse: 2 Kings 6:16 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
2Ki 6:16	King James	And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
They that be with us ... - Elisha gave utterance to the conviction of all God's saints when the world persecutes them (compare marginal references). God - they know - is on their side; they need "not fear what flesh can do unto them." His angels - an innumerable host - are ever guarding those who love Him.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

They that be with us ... - Elisha gave utterance to the conviction of all God's saints when the world persecutes them (compare marginal references). God - they know - is on their side; they need "not fear what flesh can do unto them." His angels - an innumerable host - are ever guarding those who love Him.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
They - Angels, unspeakably more numerous, God, infinitely more powerful.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

They - Angels, unspeakably more numerous, God, infinitely more powerful.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
For they that be with us are more, etc. - What astonishing intercourse had this man with heaven! It seems the whole heavenly host had it in commission to help him.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

For they that be with us are more, etc. - What astonishing intercourse had this man with heaven! It seems the whole heavenly host had it in commission to help him.

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