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
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.