Holy Scripture
Sirach 48:12
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“How is it possible that Elisha, when Elijah his master gave him the opportunity, asked for a double portion of the spirit of Elijah? The Lord says in the Gospel, "The disciple is not greater than the master. But everyone who is well prepared will be like his master." But if we examine the mystery of this request, we w…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
12Elijah it was, who was covered with a whirlwind; And Elisha was filled with his spirit: While he lived, he was not moved with the presence of any prince, Neither could any bring him into subjection.
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10Who wast ordained for reproofs in their times, To pacify the wrath of the Lord’s judgment, before it broke forth into fury, And to turn the heart of the father unto the son, And to restore the tribes of Jacob.
11Blessed are they that saw thee, And slept in love; For we shall surely live.
— Sirach 48:12 —
13No word could overcome him; And after his death his body prophesied.
14He did wonders in his life, And at his death were his works marvelous.