Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?

Bible References

And i sent

Proverbs 14:15
A simple man believes every word, but the prudent man looks well to his going.
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves. Become ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.

I am doing

Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever thy hand finds to do, do with thy might, for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where thou go.
Luke 14:30
saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
John 9:4
I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. Night comes when no man can work.
1 Timothy 4:15
Think on these things--exist within these things--so that thy progress may be visible among all.