2 Kings 5:16
5:16 But Elisha
replied, “As certainly as the
Lord lives (whom I serve),
I will take nothing from you.” Naaman
insisted that he take it, but he refused.
2 Kings 5:26-27
5:26 Elisha
replied, “I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you.
This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.
5:27 Therefore Naaman’s skin disease will afflict
you and your descendants forever!” When Gehazi
went out from his presence, his skin was as white as snow.
Mark 6:11
6:11 If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off
your feet as a testimony against them.”
Mark 6:2
6:2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue.
Many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did he get these ideas?
And what is this wisdom that has been given to him? What are these miracles that are done through his hands?
Colossians 1:9-10
Paul’s Prayer for the Growth of the Church
1:9 For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
1:10 so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects – bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,