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 wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them food at the proper time?
Matthew 25:14
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Luke 19:12
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
And to
Romans 12:4
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
Romans 13:6
For, for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Colossians 3:24
Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
And commanded
Ezekiel 3:17
Son of man, I have made you a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Ezekiel 33:2
Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man from their territory, and set him for their watchman:
Matthew 24:45
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them food at the proper time?
Luke 12:36
And you yourselves be like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open unto him immediately.
Acts 20:29
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
General references
Numbers 4:4
This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of meeting, about the most holy things:
Matthew 25:13
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man comes.
Luke 12:40
Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour when you think not.