Catholic Public Domain Version
"And fifty men from the sons of the prophets followed them, and they stood opposite them, at a distance. But the two of them were standing above the Jordan. "
— 2 Kings 2:7, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.”
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood over against them afar off: and they two stood by the Jordan. ”
“Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood opposite them at a distance; and they both stood by the Jordan.”
“The fifty members of the prophetic guild went and stood opposite them at a distance, while Elijah and Elisha stood by the Jordan.”
“And fifty men, of the sons of the prophets, followed them, and stood in sight, at a distance: but they two stood by the Jordan.”
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went out and took their places facing them a long way off, while the two of them were by the edge of Jordan.”
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.”
Then Elijah said to Elisha: “Remain here. For the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” And he said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not forsake you.” And when they had arrived at Jericho,
the sons of the prophets, who were at Jericho, drew near to Elisha. And they said to him, “Do you not know that today the Lord will take away your lord from you?” And he said: “I know it. Be silent.”
Then Elijah said to him: “Remain here. For the Lord has sent me as far as the Jordan.” And he said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not forsake you.” And so, the two of them continued on together.
And fifty men from the sons of the prophets followed them, and they stood opposite them, at a distance. But the two of them were standing above the Jordan.
And Elijah took his cloak, and he rolled it up, and he struck the waters, which were divided into two parts. And they both went across on dry ground.
And when they had gone across, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what you wish that I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said, “I beg you, that twice your spirit may be accomplished in me.”
And he responded: “You have requested a difficult thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, you will have what you requested. But if you do not see, it shall not be.”