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.
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General references
Bible References
As a
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord placed over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Matthew 25:14
For it will be as when a man going abroad called his own servants, and intrusted to them his property;
Luke 19:12
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
And to
Romans 12:4
For as in one body we have many members, and the members have not all the same office,
Romans 13:6
For the same reason pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God, attending continually to this very business.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but ministers through whom ye believed, and that as the Lord gave to each?
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Colossians 3:24
knowing that from the Lord ye will receive the recompense of the inheritance; serve Christ as your Lord.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, deal out to your bondservants justice and equity, knowing that ye also have a master in heaven.
And commanded
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord placed over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Luke 12:36
and be yourselves like men waiting for the return of their lord from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately.
Acts 20:29
For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
General references
Matthew 25:13
Watch, therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:40
Be ye also ready; for at an hour when ye think not the Son of man cometh.