Genesis 24:33

And meat was put before him, but he said, I will not take food till I have made my business clear to you. And they said, Do so.

Job 23:12

I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart.

Proverbs 22:29

Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever comes to your hand to do with all your power, do it because there is no work, or thought, or knowledge, or wisdom in the place of the dead to which you are going.

John 4:14

But whoever takes the water I give him will never be in need of drink again; for the water I give him will become in him a fountain of eternal life.

John 4:31-34

While this was taking place, the disciples were saying to Jesus, Master, take some food.

Ephesians 6:5-8

Servants, do what is ordered by those who are your natural masters, having respect and fear for them, with all your heart, as to Christ;

1 Timothy 6:2

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about 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 never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart.
Proverbs 22:29
Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever comes to your hand to do with all your power, do it because there is no work, or thought, or knowledge, or wisdom in the place of the dead to which you are going.
John 4:14
But whoever takes the water I give him will never be in need of drink again; for the water I give him will become in him a fountain of eternal life.
Ephesians 6:5
Servants, do what is ordered by those who are your natural masters, having respect and fear for them, with all your heart, as to Christ;
1 Timothy 6:2
And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain