Mark 13:34

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.

As a

Matthew 24:45

Matthew 25:14

Luke 19:12

And to

And commanded

Matthew 24:45

Luke 12:36

Acts 20:29

General references

Matthew 25:13

Luke 12:40

Bible References

As a

"Who then will be the faithful, thoughtful slave whom his master put in charge of his household, to give the members of it their supplies at the proper time?

"For it is just like a man who was going on a journey, and called in his slaves, and put his property in their hands.

So he said, "A nobleman once went to a distant country to secure his appointment to a kingdom and then return.

And to

For just as there are many parts united in our human bodies, and the parts do not all have the same function,

just as you pay your taxes; they are God's ministers, devoting themselves to this service.

What is Apollos? Or what is Paul? Just servants through whom you came to have faith, as the Lord gave each of us opportunity.

Endowments vary, but the Spirit is the same,

for you know that it is from him that you are to receive that inheritance which is to be your reward. Think of Christ as the master you are working for.

You who are masters must treat your slaves justly and fairly, and remember that you have a Master too, in heaven.

And commanded

"Who then will be the faithful, thoughtful slave whom his master put in charge of his household, to give the members of it their supplies at the proper time?

like men waiting for their master to come home from a wedding, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.

I know that after I am gone savage wolves will get in among you and will not spare the flock,

General references

So you must be on the watch, for you do not know either the day or the hour.

You must be ready too, for the Son of Man is coming at a time when you do not expect him."