Genesis 24:33

But when food was set before him to eat, he said, “I will not eat until I have told my business.” And he said, “Speak on.”

Job 23:12

“I have not departed from the command of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

Psalm 132:3-5

“Surely I will not enter my house,
Nor lie on my bed;

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.

John 4:14

but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”

John 4:31-34

Meanwhile the disciples were urging Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.”

Ephesians 6:5-8

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;

1 Timothy 6:2

Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

Bible References

General references

Job 23:12
“I have not departed from the command of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
Psalm 132:3
“Surely I will not enter my house,
Nor lie on my bed;
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
John 4:14
but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”
Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles.