1 Kings 13:16-18

New International Reader's Version

¹⁶ The man of God said, “I can’t go back to Bethel with you. I can’t eat bread or drink water with you there. ¹⁷ I’ve received a message from the Lord. He told me, ‘Do not eat bread or drink water there. Do not return the same way you came.’ ”

¹⁸ The old prophet answered, “I’m also a prophet, just like you. An angel gave me a message from the Lord. The message said, ‘Bring the man of God back with you to your house. Then he can eat bread and drink water with you.’ ” But the old prophet was telling him a lie.