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
Now where is the trusty and thoughtful servant, whom his lord and master has set over his household to assign them their supplies at the proper time?
Matthew 25:14
For the case is that of a man going abroad, who summoned his servants and handed over his property to them;
Luke 19:12
"A nobleman," he said, "went abroad to obtain royal power for himself and then return.

And to

Romans 12:4
In our one body we have a number of members, and the members have not all the same function;
Romans 13:6
for the same reason as you pay taxes ??since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who is Apollos? Who is Paul? They are simply used by God to give you faith, each as the Lord assigns his task.
1 Corinthians 12:4
There are varieties of talents, but the same Spirit;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.
Colossians 3:24
remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,
Colossians 4:1
Masters, treat your servants justly and fairly; remember you have a Master of your own in heaven.

And commanded

Matthew 24:45
Now where is the trusty and thoughtful servant, whom his lord and master has set over his household to assign them their supplies at the proper time?
Luke 12:36
and be like men who are expecting their lord and master on his return from a marriage-banquet, so as to open the door for him at once when he comes and knocks.
Acts 20:29
I know that when I am gone, fierce wolves will get in among you, and they will not spare the flock; yes.

General references

Matthew 25:13
Keep on the watch then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:40
So be ready yourselves, for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect."