Genesis 24:33

But when they had prepared a meal and set it in front of him, he said, "I'm not eating until I've spoken." "Speak up!" Laban exclaimed.

Job 23:12

I haven't wandered away from the commands that he has spoken; I've treasured what he has said more than my own meals."

Psalm 132:3-5

"I will not enter my house, or lie down on my bed,

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.

John 4:14

But whoever drinks the water that I will give him will never become thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become a well of water for him, springing up to eternal life."

John 4:31-34

Meanwhile, the disciples were urging him, "Rabbi, have something to eat."

Ephesians 6:5-8

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear, trembling, and sincerity, as when you obey the Messiah.

1 Timothy 6:2

Moreover, those who have believing masters should be respectful to them, because they are fellow believers. In fact, they must serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dear to them. These are the things you must teach and exhort.

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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 haven't wandered away from the commands that he has spoken; I've treasured what he has said more than my own meals."
Psalm 132:3
"I will not enter my house, or lie down on my bed,
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.
John 4:14
But whoever drinks the water that I will give him will never become thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become a well of water for him, springing up to eternal life."
Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear, trembling, and sincerity, as when you obey the Messiah.
1 Timothy 6:2
Moreover, those who have believing masters should be respectful to them, because they are fellow believers. In fact, they must serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dear to them. These are the things you must teach and exhort.

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