2 Kings 6:16
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New International Version (©2011)
"Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

New Living Translation (©2007)
"Don't be afraid!" Elisha told him. "For there are more on our side than on theirs!"

English Standard Version (©2001)
He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
So he answered, "Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Elisha said, "Don't be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them."

International Standard Version (©2012)
Elisha replied, "Stop being afraid, because there are more with us than with them!"

NET Bible (©2006)
He replied, "Don't be afraid, for our side outnumbers them."

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Elisha answered, "Don't be afraid. We have more forces on our side than they have on theirs."

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

American King James Version
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

American Standard Version
And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
But he answered: Fear not: for there are more with us than with them.

Darby Bible Translation
And he said, Fear not, for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.

English Revised Version
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he answered, Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.

World English Bible
He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

Young's Literal Translation
And he saith, 'Fear not, for more are they who are with us than they who are with them.'

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

6:13-23 What Elisha said to his servant is spoken to all the faithful servants of God, when without are fightings, and within are fears. Fear not, with that fear which has torment and amazement; for they that are with us, to protect us, are more than they that are against us, to destroy us. The eyes of his body were open, and with them he saw the danger. Lord, open the eyes of our faith, that with them we may see thy protecting hand. The clearer sight we have of the sovereignty and power of Heaven, the less we shall fear the troubles of earth. Satan, the god of this world, blinds men's eyes, and so deludes them unto their own ruin; but when God enlightens their eyes, they see themselves in the midst of their enemies, captives to Satan, and in danger of hell, though, before, they thought their condition good. When Elisha had the Syrians at his mercy, he made it appear that he was influenced by Divine goodness as well as Divine power. Let us not be overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. The Syrians saw it was to no purpose to try to assault so great and so good a man.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 16. - And he - i.e. Elisha - answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. Elisha did not need to see the forces arrayed on his side. He knew that God and God's strength was "with him," and cared not who, or how many, might be against him (cutup. Psalm 3:6, "I will not be afraid for ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about;" and Psalm 27:3, "Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident"). His confidence reminds us of that shown by Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 32:7) on the invasion of Sennacherib.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he answered, fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. Meaning the legions of angels that encamped around them.

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Elisha Captures Blinded Syrians
…15And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? 16And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. 17And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray you, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. …

Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Genesis 32:1 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Exodus 14:13 Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.
2 Kings 6:15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. "Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?" the servant asked.
2 Chronicles 32:7 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.
2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said.