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
Who goeth at any time to war at his own expences? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit of it? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

So

Mark 10:43
But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant:
Acts 10:7
But when the angel departed who spake to Cornelius, he called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier, persons who constantly were in attendance upon him;
Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey in all things your masters after the flesh, not with eye-service as men-pleasers, but, in simplicity of heart, fearing God.

Shall be

Matthew 24:25
Behold, I have forewarned you.
Matthew 25:21
His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many: enter into the joy of thy master.
Luke 12:37
Blessed are those servants, whom the Master, when he cometh, shall find watchful: verily I say unto you, that he will gird up himself, and make them sit down at table, and come and wait upon them.
John 12:26
If a man will be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
1 Peter 2:18
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but even to the froward.