Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.

Bible References

Their nobles

1 Corinthians 1:26
For consider, brethren, God's call to you. Not many who are wise with merely human wisdom, not many of position and influence, not many of noble birth have been called.
1 Timothy 6:17
Impress on those who are rich in the present age that they must not be haughty nor set their hopes on riches--that unstable foundation--but on God who provides us richly with all things for our enjoyment.

Put not

Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Acts 15:10
Now, therefore, why try an experiment upon God, by laying on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?