Mark 13:34 - Revised Version 1885 It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is like a man [already] going on a journey; when he leaves home, he puts his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and he gives orders to the doorkeeper to be constantly alert and on the watch. American Standard Version (1901) It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch. Common English Bible It is as if someone took a trip, left the household behind, and put the servants in charge, giving each one a job to do, and told the doorkeeper to stay alert. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Even as a man who going into a far country, left his house; and gave authority to his servants over every work, and commanded the porter to watch. |