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 the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Matthew 25:14
"For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them.
Luke 19:12
Therefore he said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return.
And to
Romans 12:4
For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function,
Romans 13:6
For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's ministers, attending to this very thing.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord assigned to each one.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Colossians 3:24
knowing that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
And commanded
Matthew 24:45
"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set 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 to return from the wedding feast, so that they may open to him immediately when he comes and knocks.
Acts 20:29
I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;
General references
Matthew 25:13
Therefore keep watch, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:40
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."