Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

Bible References

Keepeth

1 Corinthians 9:7
What man ever serves as a soldier, at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and eats not of its fruit? Or who tends a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock?

So

Mark 10:43
But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, shall be your minister;
Acts 10:7
When the angel who spoke to him had departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier, one of those who waited on him,
Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eye-service, as pleasing men, but with simplicity of heart, fearing God.

Shall be

Matthew 24:25
Behold, I have told you beforehand.
Matthew 25:21
His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many. Enter into the joy of your lord.
Luke 12:37
Blessed are those servants whom their lord, when he comes, shall find watching. Verily I say to you, That he will gird himself and make them recline at table, and will come forth and serve them.
John 12:26
If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant also be. If any one serve me, him will my Father honor.
1 Peter 2:18
Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the perverse.