Genesis 24:33

Then food was set before him to eat. But he said, "I will not eat until I have said what I have to say." He said, "Speak on."

Job 23:12

I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.

Psalm 132:3-5

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

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might,for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

John 4:14

but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."

John 4:31-34

Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, "Rabbi, eat."

Ephesians 6:5-8

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ,

1 Timothy 6:2

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge 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 commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
Psalm 132:3
"I will not enter my house or get into my bed,
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might,for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
John 4:14
but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ,
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.

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