KJV ORIGINAL
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he answered, 'Don't be afraid: because those who are with us are more than those who are with them.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing us that God's invisible army of protection is always greater than any earthly threat we can see.
📚 Historical Context
This was the prophet Elisha speaking to his terrified servant when they woke up to find the Syrian army surrounding their city of Dothan. The Syrians had come to capture Elisha because he kept warning Israel's king about their military plans. Elisha's servant could only see the overwhelming enemy forces, but Elisha could see God's spiritual army of horses and chariots of fire protecting them.
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