What does 2 Kings 2:4 mean?

Elijah said to Elisha, 'Stay here. God is sending me to Bethel.' But Elisha replied, 'As surely as God lives and as you live, I'm not leaving you.' So they went down to Bethel together. 2 Kings 2:4 - Modern Text Bible

(Elijah tries to leave Elisha behind, but Elisha insists on staying with him, showing loyalty and commitment.)