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 wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Matthew 25:14
"For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them.
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 even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don't have the same function,
Romans 13:6
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but servants through whom you believed; and each as the Lord gave to him?
1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Colossians 3:24
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

And commanded

Ezekiel 3:17
Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Ezekiel 33:2
Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and tell them, When I bring the sword on a land, and the people of the land take a man from among them, and set him for their watchman;
Matthew 24:45
"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Luke 12:36
Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the marriage feast; that, when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
Acts 20:29
For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

General references

Numbers 4:4
"This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the Tent of Meeting, the most holy things.
Matthew 25:13
Watch therefore, for you don't know the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Luke 12:40
Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don't expect him."