2 Kings 6:16

“As also Elisha, when he thought he was alone in the wilderness, was with companies of angels; so in this case, though the people were at first afflicted and in the wilderness, yet those who remained faithful afterwards entered the land of promise.” — editor's note: The reference is to 2 Kings vi. 13–17, though ‘the wilderness’ agrees better with the history of Elijah, 1 Kings xix. 4–8.

“The holy prophet sought to open his eyes, and said: “Look and see how many more are on our side than there are against us.”” — editor's note: 2 Kings vi. 16.

“…surrounded by the army of the Syrians, told his servant, who was afraid, not to fear; “for,” said he, “they that be for us are more than those against us;” and in order to prove this, he prayed that the eyes of Gehazi might be opened, and when they were opened, he saw that numberless hosts of angels were present.” — editor's note: 2 [4] Kings vi. 16.

“But the prophet said to him: “Fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”” — editor's note: 2 [4] Kings vi. 16.

“Elisha’s words shall give you your answer, “Fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”” — editor's note: 2 Kings vi. 16.

“…made either to frighten man in his struggle upwards by adversity or to spoil him by prosperity, but “greater is He that is in us, than he that is against us,” and they who have peace with God and are always saying to the Father with their whole hearts “thy will be done” can be overcome in no battles, can be hurt by…” — editor's note: Cf. 1 John iv. 4, and 2 Kings vi. 16.