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.
And to
And commanded
General references
Bible References
As a
Matthew 24:45 “Who then is a faithful and sensible slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time?
Matthew 25:14 “For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them.
Luke 19:12
Therefore He said: “A nobleman traveled to a far country to receive for himself authority to be king and then return.
And to
Romans 12:4
Now as we have many parts in one body, and all the parts do not have the same function,
Romans 13:6
And for this reason you pay taxes, since the authorities are God’s public servants, continually attending to these tasks.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, and each has the role the Lord has given.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Colossians 3:24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 4:1 Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.
And commanded
Ezekiel 3:17
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
Ezekiel 33:2
“Son of man, speak to your people and tell them: Suppose I bring the sword against a land, and the people of that land select a man from among them, appointing him as their watchman,
Matthew 24:45 “Who then is a faithful and sensible slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time?
Luke 12:36 You must be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
Acts 20:29
I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
General references
Numbers 4:4
“The service of the Kohathites at the tent of meeting concerns the most holy objects.
Matthew 25:13 “Therefore be alert, because you don’t know either the day or the hour.
Luke 12:40 You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”