Genesis 24:33
But when food was set before him, he said, “I will not eat until I have stated my business.” And Laban said, “Speak on.”
Job 23:12
“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips;
I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
Psalm 132:3-5
“I absolutely will not enter my house,
Nor get into my bed—
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work?
He will stand [in honor] before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going.
John 4:14
John 4:31-34
Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus [to have a meal], saying, “Rabbi (Teacher), eat.”
Ephesians 6:5-8
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believing masters are not to be disrespectful toward them because they are brothers [in Christ], but they should serve them even better, because those who benefit from their kindly service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these [duties and principles].
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“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips;
I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
“I absolutely will not enter my house,
Nor get into my bed—
Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work?
He will stand [in honor] before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.