Mark 13:34
It is like a man leaving his house to go abroad; he puts his servants in charge, each with his work to do, and he orders the porter to keep watch.
John 10:3
The gate-keeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice; he calls his sheep by name and leads them out.
Matthew 16:19
I will give you the keys of the Realm of heaven; whatever you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven."
Matthew 24:45-47
Now where is the trusty and thoughtful servant, whom his lord and master has set over his household to assign them their supplies at the proper time?
Matthew 25:14-30
For the case is that of a man going abroad, who summoned his servants and handed over his property to them;
Luke 12:36-40
and be like men who are expecting their lord and master on his return from a marriage-banquet, so as to open the door for him at once when he comes and knocks.
Luke 19:12-17
"A nobleman," he said, "went abroad to obtain royal power for himself and then return.
Acts 20:29-31
I know that when I am gone, fierce wolves will get in among you, and they will not spare the flock; yes.
Romans 12:4-8
In our one body we have a number of members, and the members have not all the same function;
Romans 13:6
for the same reason as you pay taxes ??since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.
1 Corinthians 3:5-10
Who is Apollos? Who is Paul? They are simply used by God to give you faith, each as the Lord assigns his task.
1 Corinthians 12:4-31
There are varieties of talents, but the same Spirit;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.
Colossians 3:24
remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,
Colossians 4:1
Masters, treat your servants justly and fairly; remember you have a Master of your own in heaven.
Revelation 3:7
Then to the angel of the church at Philadelphia write thus: ??These are the words of the true Holy One, who holds the key of David, who opens and none shall shut, who shuts and none shall open.