Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
Suffer
I have yet to speak, etc
Bible References
Suffer
Job 21:3
“Bear with me, and I also will speak;
And after I have spoken, you may [continue to] mock [me].
“Bear with me, and I also will speak;
And after I have spoken, you may [continue to] mock [me].
Job 33:31
“Pay attention, Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will speak.
“Pay attention, Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will speak.
Hebrews 13:22
I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly.
I have yet to speak, etc
Job 13:7
“Will you speak what is unjust for God,
And speak what is deceitful for Him?
“Will you speak what is unjust for God,
And speak what is deceitful for Him?
Job 33:6
“Behold, I belong to God like you;
I too was formed out of the clay.
“Behold, I belong to God like you;
I too was formed out of the clay.
Exodus 4:16
Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; he will act as a mouthpiece for you, and you will be as God to him [telling him what I say to you].
Jeremiah 15:19
Therefore, thus says the Lord [to Jeremiah],
“If you repent [and give up this mistaken attitude of despair and self-pity], then I will restore you [to a state of inner peace]
So that you may stand before Me [as My obedient representative];
And if you separate the precious from the worthless [examining yourself and cleansing your heart from unwarranted doubt concerning My faithfulness],
You will become My spokesman.
Let the people turn to you [and learn to value My values]—
But you, you must not turn to them [with regard for their idolatry and wickedness].
Therefore, thus says the Lord [to Jeremiah],
“If you repent [and give up this mistaken attitude of despair and self-pity], then I will restore you [to a state of inner peace]
So that you may stand before Me [as My obedient representative];
And if you separate the precious from the worthless [examining yourself and cleansing your heart from unwarranted doubt concerning My faithfulness],
You will become My spokesman.
Let the people turn to you [and learn to value My values]—
But you, you must not turn to them [with regard for their idolatry and wickedness].
Ezekiel 2:7
But you shall speak My words to them whether they will listen or refuse [to listen], for they are [most] rebellious.
2 Corinthians 5:20
So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.