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
At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.
Matthew 24:42
watch therefore, for ye know not at what hour your Lord shall come.
Mark 13:34
when a man travels into foreign parts, he leaves his goods in charge to his servants, he appoints to every one his task, and orders the porter to be vigilant,
James 5:7
As for you, my brethren, bear your sufferings with constancy, till the advent of the Lord. the farmer, from the prospect of a golden crop, patiently expects the showers of the spring and the autumn.
2 Peter 1:13
whilst I am alive, I think it my duty to awaken you by my admonitions:
Jude 1:20
but you, my brethren, improve yourselves in your most holy faith, present your addresses by the holy spirit,

Return

Matthew 22:1
And Jesus continued to speak to them in parables, and said,
Matthew 25:1
The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.

When

Revelation 3:20
behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, I will sup with him, and he shall afterwards be entertain'd by me.