Mark 13:34
It is like a man who, setting out on a sojourn, left behind his house, and gave his servants authority over every work, and instructed the doorkeeper to stand watch.
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In Context
33Take heed, be vigilant, and pray. For you do not know when the time may be.
Cross References
Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. And so, you shall listen to the word from my mouth, and you shall announce it to them from me.
Matthew 16:19And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound, even in heaven. And whatever you shall release on earth shall be released, even in heaven.”
Matthew 25:14For it is like a man setting out on a long journey, who called his servants and delivered to them his goods.
Luke 19:12Therefore, he said: “A certain man of nobility traveled to a far away region, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Acts 20:29I know that after my departure ravenous wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock.
Romans 13:6Therefore, you must also offer tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving him in this.
Matthew Henry on Mark 13:29-37
Watchfulness Inculcated. 28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: 29 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. 30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven,… Read the whole commentary →