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.
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Bible References
Men
Luke 2:25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Genesis 49:18
I wait for your deliverance, O Lord.
Isaiah 64:4
Since ancient times no one has heard or perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who intervenes for those who wait for him.
Lamentations 3:25
(Tet) The Lord is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him.
Matthew 24:42
"Therefore stay alert, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.
Mark 13:34
It is like a man going on a journey. He left his house and put his slaves in charge, assigning to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to stay alert.
James 5:7
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.
2 Peter 1:13
Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder,
Jude 1:20
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit,
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Matthew 22:1
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:
Matthew 25:1
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
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Song of Songs 5:5
I arose to open for my beloved; my hands dripped with myrrh -- my fingers flowed with myrrh on the handles of the lock.
Revelation 3:20
Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home and share a meal with him, and he with me.