46 The power of the Lord came on Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.

Other Translations of 1 Kings 18:46

King James Version

46 And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

English Standard Version

46 And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah, and he gathered up his garment and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

The Message

46 And God strengthened Elijah mightily. Pulling up his robe and tying it around his waist, Elijah ran in front of Ahab's chariot until they reached Jezreel.

New King James Version

46 Then the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

New Living Translation

46 Then the Lord gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab's chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 18:46

Commentary on 1 Kings 18:41-46

(Read 1 Kings 18:41-46)

Israel, being so far reformed as to acknowledge the Lord to be God, and to consent to the execution of Baal's prophets, was so far accepted, that God poured out blessing upon the land. Elijah long continued praying. Though the answer of our fervent and believing supplications does not come quickly, we must continue earnest in prayer, and not faint or give over. A little cloud at length appeared, which soon overspread the heavens, and watered the earth. Great blessings often arise from small beginnings, showers of plenty from a cloud of span long. Let us never despise the day of small things, but hope and wait for great things from it. From what small beginnings have great matters arisen! It is thus in all the gracious proceedings of God with the soul. Scarcely to be perceived are the first workings of his Spirit in the heart, which grow up at last to the wonder of men, and applause of angels. Elijah hastened Ahab home, and attended him. God will strengthen his people for every service to which his commandments and providence call them. The awful displays of Divine justice and holiness dismay the sinner, extort confessions, and dispose to outward obedience while the impression lasts; but the view of these, with mercy, love, and truth in Christ Jesus, is needful to draw the soul to self-abasement, trust, and love. The Holy Spirit employs both in the conversion of sinners; when sinners are impressed with Divine truths, they should be exhorted to set about the duties to which the Saviour calls his disciples.

15 But now bring me a harpist." While the harpist was playing, the hand of the Lord came on Elisha

Other Translations of 2 Kings 3:15

King James Version

15 But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.

English Standard Version

15 But now bring me a musician." And when the musician played, the hand of the Lord came upon him.

The Message

15 But considering - bring me a minstrel." (When a minstrel played, the power of God came on Elisha.)

New King James Version

15 But now bring me a musician." Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.

New Living Translation

15 Now bring me someone who can play the harp." While the harp was being played, the power of the Lord came upon Elisha,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:15

Commentary on 2 Kings 3:6-19

(Read 2 Kings 3:6-19)

The king of Israel laments their distress, and the danger they were in. He called these kings together, yet he charges it upon Providence. Thus the foolishness of man perverteth his way, and then his heart fretteth against the Lord, Psalm 84:6. We need not inquire whence the water came. God is not tied to second causes. They that sincerely seek for the dew of God's grace, shall have it, and by it be made more than conquerors.

21 The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Other Translations of Acts 11:21

King James Version

21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

English Standard Version

21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

The Message

21 God was pleased with what they were doing and put his stamp of approval on it - quite a number of the Greeks believed and turned to the Master.

New King James Version

21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

New Living Translation

21 The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 11:21

Commentary on Acts 11:19-24

(Read Acts 11:19-24)

The first preachers of the gospel at Antioch, were dispersed from Jerusalem by persecution; thus what was meant to hurt the church, was made to work for its good. The wrath of man is made to praise God. What should the ministers of Christ preach, but Christ? Christ, and him crucified? Christ, and him glorified? And their preaching was accompanied with the Divine power. The hand of the Lord was with them, to bring that home to the hearts and consciences of men, which they could but speak to the outward ear. They believed; they were convinced of the truth of the gospel. They turned from a careless, carnal way of living, to live a holy, heavenly, spiritual life. They turned from worshipping God in show and ceremony, to worship him in the Spirit and in truth. They turned to the Lord Jesus, and he became all in all with them. This was the work of conversion wrought upon them, and it must be wrought upon every one of us. It was the fruit of their faith; all who sincerely believe, will turn to the Lord, When the Lord Jesus is preached in simplicity, and according to the Scriptures, he will give success; and when sinners are thus brought to the Lord, really good men, who are full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, will admire and rejoice in the grace of God bestowed on them. Barnabas was full of faith; full of the grace of faith, and full of the fruits of the faith that works by love.