Genesis 24:33

A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.”

So Laban said, “Please speak.”

Job 23:12

I have not departed from the commands of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth
more than my daily food.

Psalm 132:3-5

“I will not enter my house
or get into my bed,

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.


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Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.

John 4:14

But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again—ever! In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up within him for eternal life.”

John 4:31-34

In the meantime the disciples kept urging Him, “Rabbi, eat something.”

Ephesians 6:5-8

Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ.

1 Timothy 6:2

Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.

Teach and encourage these things.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

Bible References

General references

Job 23:12
I have not departed from the commands of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth
more than my daily food.
Psalm 132:3
“I will not enter my house
or get into my bed,
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.


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Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
John 4:14
But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again—ever! In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up within him for eternal life.”
Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ.
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.

Teach and encourage these things.

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