Luke 12:36

Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open the door for him.

Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.

Genesis 49:18


“I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.

Song of Songs 5:5-6


“I arose to open for my beloved;
And my hands dripped with myrrh,
And my fingers with liquid [sweet-scented] myrrh,
On the handles of the bolt.

Isaiah 64:4


For from days of old no one has heard, nor has ear perceived,
Nor has the eye seen a God besides You,
Who works and acts in behalf of the one who [gladly] waits for Him.

Lamentations 3:25-26


The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].

Matthew 22:1-14

Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

Matthew 24:42-44

“So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming.

Matthew 25:1-13

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

Mark 13:34-37

It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.

Luke 2:25-30

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

James 5:7-8

So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.

2 Peter 1:13-15

I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,

Jude 1:20-21

But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

Bible References

Men

Luke 2:25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Genesis 49:18

“I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.
Isaiah 64:4

For from days of old no one has heard, nor has ear perceived,
Nor has the eye seen a God besides You,
Who works and acts in behalf of the one who [gladly] waits for Him.
Lamentations 3:25

The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].
Matthew 24:42
“So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming.
Mark 13:34
It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.
James 5:7
So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
2 Peter 1:13
I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,

Return

Matthew 22:1
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,
Matthew 25:1
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

When

Song of Songs 5:5

“I arose to open for my beloved;
And my hands dripped with myrrh,
And my fingers with liquid [sweet-scented] myrrh,
On the handles of the bolt.
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.