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 in Jerusalem a man named Symeon, an upright, devout man; he was expecting to see the consolation of Israel, and he was under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 24:42
So keep on watching, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
Mark 13:34
It will be like a man who leaves his home and goes on a journey, after he has given orders to his slaves, to each his particular task, and has given orders to the watchman to keep watch.
James 5:7
So be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer keeps on waiting and waiting for the precious crop from his land; how he keeps up his patience over it until he gets the early and late rains,
2 Peter 1:13
Yet I think it right, as long as I live in this bodily tent, to arouse you by a reminder,
Jude 1:20
But you, dearly beloved, must continue to build yourselves up on the groundwork of your most holy faith and to pray in the Holy Spirit;

Return

Matthew 22:1
Then Jesus again spoke to them in stories, and said:
Matthew 25:1
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

When

Revelation 3:20
I am now standing at the door and knocking. If anyone listens to my voice and opens the door, I will be his guest and feast with him, and he with me.