Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
A man
General references
Bible References
A man
Proverbs 10:4
He who works with a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be put under task work.
1 Kings 11:28
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. And Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he gave him charge over all the labor of the house of Joseph.
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.
Matthew 25:21
And his lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman. Thou were faithful over a few things, I will appoint thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Romans 12:11
not lazy in diligence, being fervent in the Spirit serving the Lord,
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word, stand ready in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
General references
Genesis 24:33
And there was set before him food to eat. But he said, I will not eat until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.
Genesis 41:41
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.