And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

One {thing} have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. {the beauty: or, the delight}

Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.

In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on. {deny...: Heb. turn not away my face}