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
Then who is the faithful and wise servant, whom the lord placed over his household to give them their food in season?
Matthew 25:14
For as a man going away, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods,
Luke 19:12
Then He said, A certain nobleman went to a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and return.

And to

Romans 12:4
For we indeed have many members in one body, but all the members have not the same office:
Romans 13:6
For on account of this also pay tribute; for they are the ministers of God, attending to this very thing.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Then what is Apollos? and what is Paul? But ministers through whom ye believed; even as the Lord gave to each one.
1 Corinthians 15:58
So, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, 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 the recompense of the inheritance from the Lord. Serve the Lord Christ;
Colossians 4:1
Masters, award unto the servants that which is right and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

And commanded

Matthew 24:45
Then who is the faithful and wise servant, whom the lord placed over his household to give them their food in season?
Luke 12:36
and be you like unto men waiting for their lord, when he may rise up from the marriage feast; in order that, coming and knocking, they may open unto him immediately.
Acts 20:29
I know, that after my departure grievous wolves will rise up against you, not sparing the flock;

General references

Matthew 25:13
Watch therefore, because you know neither the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:40
Be ye also ready: because at an hour you do not think the Son of man cometh.