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Berean Standard Bible

““Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.””

2 Kings 6:16

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The king of Aram is frustrated because Elisha keeps warning Israel's king about his secret military plans. He sends a large force with horses and chariots by night to surround the town of Dothan, where Elisha is staying.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

World English Bible (WEB)

He answered, “Don’t be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said in answer, Have no fear; those who are with us are more than those who are with them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él le dijo: No hayas miedo: porque más son los que están con nosotros que los que están con ellos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―No tengas miedo —le dijo Eliseo—. Son más los que están con nosotros que los que están con ellos.

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