2 Kings 4:3 - Compare All Versions

2 Kings 4:3-4 MSG (The Message)

“Here’s what you do,” said Elisha. “Go up and down the street and borrow jugs and bowls from all your neighbors. And not just a few—all you can get. Then come home and lock the door behind you, you and your sons. Pour oil into each container; when each is full, set it aside.”

2 Kings 4:3 KJV (King James Version)

Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

2 Kings 4:3 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels at large for yourself from all your neighbors, even empty vessels; do not get a few.

2 Kings 4:3 NCV (New Century Version)

Then Elisha said, “Go and get empty jars from all your neighbors. Don’t ask for just a few.

2 Kings 4:3 ASV (American Standard Version)

Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbors, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

2 Kings 4:3 NIV (New International Version)

Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few.

2 Kings 4:3 NKJV (New King James Version)

Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few.

2 Kings 4:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Then he said, “Go, borrow containers from all your neighbors, empty containers—and not just a few.

2 Kings 4:3 NLT (New Living Translation)

And Elisha said, “Borrow as many empty jars as you can from your friends and neighbors.

2 Kings 4:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Then he said, “Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few.