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
The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well where he is going.
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

I am doing

Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you 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 that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work.
1 Timothy 4:15
Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may appear to all.