Mark 13:34
It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch.
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In Context
33Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
Cross References
Ezekiel 3:17Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Matthew 16:19And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 25:14For it is as when a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Luke 19:12He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Acts 20:29For I know this, that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock;
Romans 13:6For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.
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 →