Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
And to
And commanded
General references
Bible References
As a
Matthew 24:45
"Who therefore is the loyal and intelligent servant to whom his master has entrusted the control of his household to give them their rations at the appointed time?
Matthew 25:14
"Why, it is like a man who, when going on his travels, called his bondservants and entrusted his property to their care.
Luke 19:12
So He said to them, "A man of noble family travelled to a distant country to obtain the rank of king, and to return.
And to
Romans 12:4
For just as there are in the one human body many parts, and these parts have not all the same function;
Romans 13:6
Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are just God's servants, through whose efforts, and as the Lord granted power to each, you accepted the faith.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are various kinds of gifts, but there is one and the same Spirit;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brethren, be firm, unmovable, busily occupied at all times in the Lord's work, knowing that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord.
Colossians 3:24
For you know that it is from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. Christ is the Master whose bondservants you are.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, deal justly and equitably with your slaves, knowing that you too have a Master in Heaven.
And commanded
Matthew 24:45
"Who therefore is the loyal and intelligent servant to whom his master has entrusted the control of his household to give them their rations at the appointed time?
Luke 12:36
and be yourselves like men waiting for their master--on the look-out till he shall return from the wedding feast--that, when he comes and knocks, they may open the door instantly.
Acts 20:29
I know that, when I am gone, cruel wolves will come among you and will not spare the flock;
General references
Matthew 25:13
"Keep awake therefore; for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:40
Be you also ready, for at an hour when you are not expecting Him the Son of Man will come."