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
If then there be a servant, appointed by his master to take care of his family, who faithfully and prudently distributes their allowance according to the establishment: happy is the servant,
Matthew 25:14
So it was when a man was going to travel into a foreign country, he called his servants, and delivered to them his stock:
Luke 19:12
a nobleman, said he, was going to travel to a foreign country, in order to have his kingdom confirm'd to him at his return.
And to
Romans 12:4
for as there are many members in one and the same body, but all the members have not the same office:
Romans 13:6
from a principle of conscience. for this is the reason why you also pay tribute, because under God, they are continually
1 Corinthians 3:5
who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye have received faith according to the divine gifts imparted to each of them?
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are different gifts, but the same spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye inflexibly steady, and continually surpass others in the work of the Lord, knowing that he will not leave your christian labour unrewarded.
Colossians 3:24
knowing that as you are the servants of Christ our Lord, you shall receive from him the inheritance for your reward.
Colossians 4:1
as for you, masters, give to your servants what is just and suitable: considering that you also have a master in heaven.
And commanded
Matthew 24:45
If then there be a servant, appointed by his master to take care of his family, who faithfully and prudently distributes their allowance according to the establishment: happy is the servant,
Luke 12:36
imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door.
Acts 20:29
for I know when I am gone, you will be oppress'd by wolves, that will not spare the flock.
General references
Matthew 25:13
watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:40
be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him.