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God's Gifts Are Not for Sale
Commentators unanimously explain that Elisha refused payment to teach a crucial lesson: God's grace and power cannot be purchased. By rejecting Naaman's lavish gifts, Elisha demonstrated that the healing was a free gift from God, not a service for hire. Scholars compare this to the New Testament principle, 'Freely ye have received, freely give,' ensuring Naaman understood the nature of God's mercy.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 5:16
18th Century
Theologian
I will receive none - The prophets were in the habit of receiving presents from those who consulted them (1 Samuel 9:7–8; [Refer…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 5:16
19th Century
Bishop
But.—And (both times).
I will receive none.—Theodoret compares our Lord’s “Freely ye have received, fr…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 5:16
17th Century
Pastor
But he said, as the Lord liveth, before whom I stand
Whose minister and prophet he was, and by whom he swears:
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 5:15–19
17th Century
Minister
The mercy of the cure affected Naaman more than the miracle. Those are best able to speak of the power of Divine grace, who themselves experience i…