Mark 13:34
As a man going abroad, having left his house and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, also commanded the porter to watch,
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
33Take heed, watch; for ye know not when the time is.
Cross References
Ezekiel 3:17Son of man, I have set thee as a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word from my mouth, and warn them from me!
Matthew 16:19I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever thou shalt bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever thou shalt loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 25:14For it will be as when a man going abroad called his own servants, and intrusted to them his property;
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 departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Romans 13:6For the same reason pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God, attending continually to this very business.
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 →