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
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave whom the master has put in charge of his household slaves to give them their food at the right time?
Matthew 25:14
For [it is] like a man going on a journey. He summoned his own slaves and handed over his property to them.
Luke 19:12
Therefore he said, "A certain nobleman traveled to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return.

And to

Romans 12:4
For just as in one body we have many members, but all the members do not have the same function,
Romans 13:6
For because of this you also pay taxes, for [the authorities] are servants of God, busily engaged in this very [thing].
1 Corinthians 3:5
Therefore, what is Apollos and what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, and to each as the Lord gave.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit,
1 Corinthians 15:58
So then, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, [because you] know that your labor is not [in] vain in the Lord.
Colossians 3:24
[because you] know that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. Serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, grant your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you also have a master in heaven.

And commanded

Ezekiel 3:17
"Son of man, I have appointed you [as] a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from my mouth, then you must warn them from me.
Ezekiel 33:2
"Son of man, speak to {your people}, and you must say to them, 'A land, if I bring over it a sword and the people of the land take a man, one from their number, and they appoint him for them as a watchman,
Matthew 24:45
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave whom the master has put in charge of his household slaves to give them their food at the right time?
Luke 12:36
And you, [be] like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that [when he] comes back and knocks, they can open [the door] for him immediately.
Acts 20:29
I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

General references

Numbers 4:4
This [is] the work of the descendants of Kohath in the tent of assembly, concerning the holiness of the sanctuary:
Matthew 25:13
Therefore be on the alert, because you do not know the day or the hour!
Luke 12:40
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not think [he will come]."