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
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and the same man was righteous and godly, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him;
Matthew 24:42
Watch therefore: because you do not know on what day your Lord cometh.
Mark 13:34
As a man, going away, leaving his own house, and giving authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and commanded the porter that he should watch.
James 5:7
Therefore, O brethren, suffer long, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer receives the precious fruit of the earth, waiting for it, until he may receive the former and latter rain:
2 Peter 1:13
But I consider it righteous, so long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by remembrance;
Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

Return

Matthew 22:1
And Jesus responding, again spoke to them in parables, saying,
Matthew 25:1
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom.

When

Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and am knocking: if any one may hear my voice, and may open the door, I will come in unto him, and will sup with him, and he with me.