Mark 13:34

It is like a man going on a journey, who leaves his home, puts his servants in charge--each having his special duty--and orders the porter to watch.

John 10:3

For him the watchman opens the door; and the sheep listen to his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.

Matthew 16:19

I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be held in Heaven to be forbidden, and whatever you allow on earth will be held in Heaven to be allowed."

Matthew 24:45-47

Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

Matthew 25:14-30

For it is as though a man, going on his travels, called his servants, and gave his property into their charge.

Luke 12:36-40

And be like men who are waiting for their Master's return from his wedding, so that, when he comes and knocks, they may open the door for him at once.

Luke 19:12-17

He said: "A nobleman once went to a distant country to receive his appointment to a Kingdom and then return.

Acts 20:29-31

I know that, after my departure, merciless wolves will get in among you, who will not spare the flock;

Romans 12:4-8

For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,

Romans 13:6

This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

1 Corinthians 3:5-10

What, I ask, is Apollos? or what is Paul? Servants through whom you were led to accept the Faith; and that only as the Lord helped each of you.

1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Gifts differ, but the Spirit is the same;

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear Brothers, stand firm, unshaken, always diligent in the Lord's work, for you know that, in union with him, your toil is not in vain.

Colossians 3:24

Since you know that it is from the Master that you will receive the inheritance which will be your recompense. You are serving Christ, the Master.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, do what is right and fair by your slaves, for you know that you also have a Master--in Heaven.

Revelation 3:7

To the Angel of the Church in Philadelphia write:-- "These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds 'the Key of David, who opens and no one shall shut, and shuts and no one opens':--

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

General references

Bible References

As a

Matthew 24:45
Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Matthew 25:14
For it is as though a man, going on his travels, called his servants, and gave his property into their charge.
Luke 19:12
He said: "A nobleman once went to a distant country to receive his appointment to a Kingdom and then return.

And to

Romans 12:4
For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,
Romans 13:6
This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What, I ask, is Apollos? or what is Paul? Servants through whom you were led to accept the Faith; and that only as the Lord helped each of you.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Gifts differ, but the Spirit is the same;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear Brothers, stand firm, unshaken, always diligent in the Lord's work, for you know that, in union with him, your toil is not in vain.
Colossians 3:24
Since you know that it is from the Master that you will receive the inheritance which will be your recompense. You are serving Christ, the Master.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, do what is right and fair by your slaves, for you know that you also have a Master--in Heaven.

And commanded

Matthew 24:45
Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Luke 12:36
And be like men who are waiting for their Master's return from his wedding, so that, when he comes and knocks, they may open the door for him at once.
Acts 20:29
I know that, after my departure, merciless wolves will get in among you, who will not spare the flock;

General references

Matthew 25:13
Therefore watch, since you know neither the Day nor the Hour.
Luke 12:40
Do you also prepare, for when you are least expecting him the Son of Man will come."