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 becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
1 Kings 11:28
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon, seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Matthew 25:21
His lord said to him, Well done thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Romans 12:11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
General references
Genesis 24:33
And there was set food before him 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.