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 prudent slave, to whom his master has entrusted his household, to give them their food in due season?
Matthew 25:14
"For it is like a man going into another country, who summoned his slaves, and committed his property to their care.
Luke 19:12
So he said: "A certain nobleman went abroad to receive for himself royal power and to return.

And to

Romans 12:4
For even as we have many members in one body, and not all members have the same function;
Romans 13:6
This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Just ministers through whom you have believed, and each doing the work that the Lord gave him.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
1 Corinthians 15:58
So, my brothers beloved, stand firm, immovable, always abounding in work for the Lord, because you know that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord.
Colossians 3:24
You know that from the Lord you will receive reward of the inheritance, for you are the Lord Christ's slaves.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, deal justly and fairly with your slaves, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

And commanded

Matthew 24:45
"Who, then, is the faithful and prudent slave, to whom his master has entrusted his household, to give them their food in due season?
Luke 12:36
"and be yourselves like men who are looking for the Lord, on his return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they may at once open the door for him.
Acts 20:29
I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come among you, and they will not spare the flock;

General references

Matthew 25:13
"Be watchful then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:40
"Do you also be ready, for in an hour that you think not the Son of man is coming."